HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-5519
CRITICAL

CVE-2017-5519

CWE-89Published: January 17, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Posts.class.php in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5519 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

metalgenix1 product(s)
genixcms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95458Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/67Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95458Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/67Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-5519
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 17, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-5519 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.