CVE-2017-20249Disclosure

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the albid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests with crafted SQL payloads in the albid parameter to extract sensitive database information including user credentials and authentication hashes.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-89

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-06-09); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-06-09: 1Mentions · 2026-07-26: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-26: 1Technical Details · 2026-06-09: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-26: 106-0907-26
Signal classification2 categories
Disclosure
150.0%
Patch
150.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-06-091
Disclosure1
2026-07-261
Patch1
Full discourse2 posts
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH severity CVE-2017-20249 (CVSS 8.2): Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection via albid parameter. Attackers can extract credentials & hashes remotely. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow https://t.co/lFjVsz79rx

    Post summary

    The tweet announces a high‑severity CVE‑2017‑20249 affecting Apptha Slider Gallery, warns of unauthenticated SQL injection and credential extraction, and urges an immediate patch.

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    96 followersView on X
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2017-20249 Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code t… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-20249

    Post summary

    The text announces CVE‑2017‑20249 as an SQL injection flaw in Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 that permits unauthenticated arbitrary SQL query execution.

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    57.6K followersView on X

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