Is CVE-2017-20134 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20134 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20134 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20134 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20134?

CVE-2017-20134 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20134

CWE-89Published: July 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Itech Freelancer Script 5.13. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /category.php. The manipulation of the argument sk leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Itech Freelancer Script contains a SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited remotely. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of the Itech Freelancer Script and sanitize all inputs to prevent SQL injection.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20134 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.