CVE-2017-20247
WordPress Plugin PICA Photo Gallery 1.0 SQL Injection
Description
WordPress Plugin PICA Photo Gallery 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the aid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests with crafted SQL payloads in the aid parameter to extract sensitive database information including user credentials and table contents.
INFO
Published Date :
June 9, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 9, 2026, 1:51 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2017-20247
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the PICA Photo Gallery plugin to the latest version.
- Validate all user inputs for SQL injection.
- Sanitize all data used in database queries.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2017-20247.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.apptha.com/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41569 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-pica-photo-gallery-sql-injection |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-20247 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-20247
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description WordPress Plugin PICA Photo Gallery 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the aid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests with crafted SQL payloads in the aid parameter to extract sensitive database information including user credentials and table contents. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://www.apptha.com/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41569 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-pica-photo-gallery-sql-injection