CVE-2017-11678: SQL injection vulnerability in Hashtopus 1.5g allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL comma

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-11678 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting hashtopus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Hashtopus 1.5g allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the format parameter in admin.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2017-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hashtopus project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-27 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hashtopus project hashtopus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5g

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5g

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hashtopus || rpm -q hashtopus || hashtopus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5g (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hashtopus sudo apt install hashtopus=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5g> sudo apt-mark hold hashtopus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hashtopus sudo dnf downgrade hashtopus-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5g> sudo dnf versionlock add hashtopus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-11678?

hashtopus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11678 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11678 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-11678 affect?

CVE-2017-11678 affects hashtopus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SQL injection vulnerability in Hashtopus 1.5g allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the format parameter in admin.php.

How urgent is CVE-2017-11678?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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