CVE-2017-9848: SQL injection vulnerability in C_InfoService.asmx in WebServices in Easysite 7.0 could allow remote attackers

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-9848 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting easysite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in C_InfoService.asmx in WebServices in Easysite 7.0 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an XML document containing a crafted ArticleIDs element within a GetArticleHitsArray element.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2017-06-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easysitecms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-24 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easysitecms easysite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easysite sudo apt install easysite=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold easysite

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

dnf --showduplicates list easysite sudo dnf downgrade easysite-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easysite

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-9848?

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

Is CVE-2017-9848 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9848 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-2017-9848 affect?

CVE-2017-9848 affects easysite. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL injection vulnerability in C_InfoService.asmx in WebServices in Easysite 7.0 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an XML document containing a crafted ArticleIDs element within a GetArticleHitsArray element

How urgent is CVE-2017-9848?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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