SQL Injection Vulnerability in Search Everything for WordPress
CVE-2016-10917

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Search Everything
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2019

Summary

The Search Everything plugin for WordPress, before version 8.1.6, is susceptible to SQL injection attacks due to improper handling of empty search strings. This vulnerability can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, which may compromise the integrity and security of the database. It is essential for users of this plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-everything/#developers
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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