CVE-2017-7997: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Gespage before 7.4.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-7997?

gespage: upgrade to 7.4.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-7997 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7997 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-7997 affect?

CVE-2017-7997 affects gespage. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Gespage before 7.4.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) show_prn parameter to webapp/users/prnow.jsp or show_month parameter to (2) webapp/users/blhistory.jsp or (3

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-7997?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-7997 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting gespage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Gespage before 7.4.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) show_prn parameter to webapp/users/prnow.jsp or show_month parameter to (2) webapp/users/blhistory.jsp or (3) webapp/users/prhistory.jsp.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	19.3% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gespage

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-08 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gespage gespage UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.4.9

Fixed in: 7.4.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.4.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gespage

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gespage

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Gespage 7.4.8 - SQL Injection

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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-2017-7997?

gespage: upgrade to 7.4.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7997 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7997 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-2017-7997 affect?

CVE-2017-7997 affects gespage. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Gespage before 7.4.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) show_prn parameter to webapp/users/prnow.jsp or show_month parameter to (2) webapp/users/blhistory.jsp or (3

How urgent is CVE-2017-7997?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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