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CVE-2017-11174: In install/page_dbsettings.php in the Core distribution of XOOPS 2.5.8.1, unfiltered data passed to CREATE...

In install/page_dbsettings.php in the Core distribution of XOOPS 2.5.8.1, unfiltered data passed to CREATE and ALTER SQL queries caused SQL Injection in the database settings page, related to use of GBK in CHARACTER SET and COLLATE clauses.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-11174 is a SQL injection issue in the XOOPS 2.5.8.1 Core installer database settings page. The business risk is mainly for sites where installation files remain reachable. Public sources do not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or a named fixed version in the supplied bundle.

Executive priority

Handle as a targeted legacy web application risk. It is not confirmed actively exploited in the supplied sources, but reachable installer code can create avoidable database compromise exposure. Prioritize if XOOPS 2.5.8.1 is internet-facing.

Technical view

The issue is in install/page_dbsettings.php. Unfiltered data reaches CREATE and ALTER SQL queries through CHARACTER SET and COLLATE handling, related to GBK use. The supplied affected scope is XOOPS Core 2.5.8.1 only; no CPE, CWE, CVSS, or patch detail is provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on XOOPS 2.5.8.1 deployments where the installer or database settings page is present and web-accessible. Already-installed sites with installation files removed or inaccessible are less likely exposed, based on the vulnerable component location.

Exploitation context

The CVE is public and has a referenced technical blog. The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing, in-the-wild exploitation, weaponized tooling, or exploit prevalence. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: the CVE record and referenced blog identify the vulnerable file and SQL query context, but the bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, CPE, fix commit, or official advisory details. Avoid expanding scope beyond XOOPS Core 2.5.8.1 without additional vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Check XOOPS project guidance for a fixed or supported upgrade path.
  • Remove or restrict access to installer files when installation is complete.
  • Limit installer access to trusted administrative networks during setup.
  • Review web server logs for unexpected installer page access.
  • Prioritize replacement of unsupported XOOPS 2.5.8.1 deployments.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory public sites running XOOPS Core 2.5.8.1.
  • Confirm whether install/page_dbsettings.php is present and reachable.
  • Review configuration management for retained installation directories.
  • Check logs for requests to XOOPS installer paths.
  • Document compensating controls if vendor guidance is unavailable.
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Confidence
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Sources
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