CVE-2017-5519
CVE-2017-5519 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Metalgenix Genixcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Metalgenix Genixcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in Posts.class.php in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5519?
- SQL injection vulnerability in Posts.class.php in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5519?
- CVE-2017-5519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-5519 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5519?
- CVE-2017-5519 affects Metalgenix Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5519?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-5519 published?
- CVE-2017-5519 was published on 2017-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:metalgenix:genixcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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