How severe is CVE-2017-7290?

CVE-2017-7290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7290?

CVE-2017-7290 primarily affects Xoops. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7290?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-7290 published?

CVE-2017-7290 was published on 2017-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7290

CVE-2017-7290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xoops with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Xoops
Published: 2017-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in XOOPS 2.5.7.2 and other versions before 2.5.8.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter to findusers.php. An example attack uses "into outfile" to create a backdoor program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7290?: SQL injection vulnerability in XOOPS 2.5.7.2 and other versions before 2.5.8.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter to findusers.php. An example attack uses "into outfile" to create a backdoor program.
How severe is CVE-2017-7290?: CVE-2017-7290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7290?: CVE-2017-7290 primarily affects Xoops. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7290 published?: CVE-2017-7290 was published on 2017-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:2.5.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:2.5.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:2.5.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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