CVE-2017-17604
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the sourcebus parameter in booker_details.php in Entrepreneur Bus Booking Script. It affects all systems running version 3.0.4 of this software. Successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- Entrepreneur Bus Booking Script
📦 What is this software?
Entrepreneur Bus Booking Script by Entrepreneur Bus Booking Script Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full database compromise allowing data theft, modification, or deletion, and potential remote code execution if database permissions allow.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive booking data, customer information, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Multiple public exploit scripts are available requiring minimal technical skill to execute.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: No known vendor advisory
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check if newer versions exist from the vendor. 2. If no patch, implement workarounds immediately. 3. Consider migrating to alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd input validation and parameterized queries to booker_details.php
Edit booker_details.php to replace raw SQL with prepared statements using PDO or mysqli
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns
Configure WAF to block requests containing SQL keywords in sourcebus parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Block external access to booker_details.php via firewall rules
- Implement network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the sourcebus parameter with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check script version in admin panel or readme filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test with SQL injection payloads after implementing fixes to ensure they're blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in web server logs
- Multiple requests to booker_details.php with SQL keywords
Network Indicators:
- SQL keywords in HTTP GET parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*booker_details.php*" AND (param="*sourcebus*" AND value="*OR*" OR value="*UNION*" OR value="*SELECT*"))