Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
GLPI versions before 9.1.5 had a SQL injection flaw in the devicesoundcard page through the start parameter. SQL injection can expose or alter database data, but the provided sources do not state required privileges, real-world exploitation, or business impact scope.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly accessible GLPI systems, especially where GLPI stores asset, user, or operational data. The absence of KEV evidence lowers urgency, but SQL injection warrants timely upgrade.
Technical view
CVE-2017-11184 describes SQL injection in front/devicesoundcard.php in GLPI before 9.1.5 via the start parameter. The source bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE, authentication requirement, proof of exploitation, or detailed patch notes beyond the 9.1.5 release reference.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running GLPI before 9.1.5 where front/devicesoundcard.php is reachable. Whether exploitation requires authentication is not established in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false, and the cited sources do not report active exploitation. The record confirms the vulnerability class and affected version range, but not exploit maturity or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse. Do not assume authentication state, database impact, or exploit availability from these sources. Focus validation on version confirmation, route exposure, and vendor release correlation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade GLPI to 9.1.5 or a later supported release.
- Check GLPI vendor guidance for any additional fixes or configuration advice.
- Limit GLPI access to trusted networks and authorized users.
- Review database and application backups for recovery readiness.
Validation and detection
- Inventory GLPI deployments and record exact versions.
- Confirm no production instance runs a version before 9.1.5.
- Check whether front/devicesoundcard.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs for unusual access to front/devicesoundcard.php with start parameters.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/issues/2449CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/tag/9.1.5CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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