Is CVE-2017-20139 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20139 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20139 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20139 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20139?

CVE-2017-20139 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20139

CWE-89Published: July 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Itech Movie Portal Script 7.36. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /show_news.php. The manipulation of the argument id with the input AND (SELECT 1222 FROM(SELECT COUNT(*),CONCAT(0x71786b7a71,(SELECT (ELT(1222=1222,1))),0x717a627871,FLOOR(RAND(0)*2))x FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.CHARACTER_SETS GROUP BY x)a) leads to sql injection (Error). The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Itech Movie Portal Script 7.36 contains an error-based SQL injection vulnerability in the show_news.php file. Given the 9.8 CVSS score, this flaw poses a critical risk by allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply available security patches for Itech Movie Portal Script or implement input validation to sanitize the id parameter.

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-2017-20139 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.