CVE-2017-17587
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through multiple parameters in FS Indiamart Clone 1.0. Successful exploitation could lead to data theft, authentication bypass, or complete system compromise. Anyone running this specific e-commerce clone software is affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- FS Indiamart Clone
📦 What is this software?
Indiamart Clone by Indiamart Clone Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise allowing data exfiltration, authentication bypass, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive business data including customer information, transaction records, and company details stored in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permission restrictions, potentially only allowing data viewing without modification.
🎯 Exploit Status
Multiple public exploit scripts available, requires no authentication, and uses simple SQL injection techniques
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider replacing with secure software or implementing custom fixes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Parameterized Queries
allImplement proper input validation and use prepared statements/parameterized queries for all database operations
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the application behind a reverse proxy with strict input filtering
- Implement database-level controls: minimal privileges, stored procedures, and regular auditing
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test parameters with SQL injection payloads: catcompany.php?token=1' OR '1'='1, buyleads-details.php?id=1' OR '1'='1, company/index.php?c=1' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection payloads no longer return database errors or unexpected data📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL syntax in URL parameters
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
- Database error messages in application logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in parameters
- Unusual database query patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*catcompany.php*" OR url="*buyleads-details.php*" OR url="*company/index.php*") AND (param="*' OR*" OR param="*UNION*" OR param="*SELECT*" OR param="*--*" OR param="*/*")