Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-risk database injection flaw in Apptha PICA Photo Gallery 1.0 for WordPress. An unauthenticated internet user could target vulnerable sites and potentially read sensitive WordPress database data, including user-related records. Sources do not identify a fixed version or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the current remediation cycle for any internet-facing WordPress site using this plugin. The main business risk is database confidentiality loss, including credential or user data exposure. Urgency increases if the plugin is confirmed installed on production systems.
Technical view
CVE-2017-20247 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in the PICA Photo Gallery 1.0 WordPress plugin. The vulnerable surface is the aid parameter, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. CVSS v4.0 is 8.8 high, driven mainly by high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Apptha PICA Photo Gallery version 1.0, especially public sites where plugin endpoints are reachable. Sites not using this plugin or not on version 1.0 are not shown as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, so defenders should treat exploit knowledge as public. The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The provided evidence identifies product, version, parameter, CWE, CVSS, and public exploit reference. It does not provide a vendor patch version, affected code path details, or observed exploitation telemetry. Avoid assuming broader Apptha products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for PICA Photo Gallery 1.0.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Check Apptha and VulnCheck guidance for any fixed release or vendor workaround.
- Use WAF or access controls to reduce exposure while remediation is assessed.
- Review database users and rotate credentials if compromise is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether PICA Photo Gallery is installed and identify its exact version.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests involving the plugin and aid parameter.
- Check WordPress database integrity and unexpected administrator accounts.
- Verify backups exist before plugin removal or replacement.
- Document whether the site remains publicly reachable after mitigation.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N3.94.2VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-41569CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Plugin PICA Photo Gallery 1.0 SQL InjectionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.