SQL Injection Vulnerability in Participants Database Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2014-3961

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Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Participants Database
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 June 2014

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2014-3961?

The Participants Database plugin for WordPress suffers from a SQL injection vulnerability in its Export CSV feature. Attackers can exploit this weakness through a manipulated 'query' parameter in the 'output CSV' action, allowing them to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 1.5.4.9 and poses a significant risk to websites utilizing the plugin. Website administrators are urged to update to the latest version promptly to mitigate the risk of data breaches.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2014-3961 - Proof of Concept

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126878/WordPress-Par...
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https://www.yarubo.com/advisories/1
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33613
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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