SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP-Testimonials Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2017-9418

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Testimonials Plugin Easy Testimonials
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 June 2017

What is CVE-2017-9418?

An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the WP-Testimonials plugin version 3.4.1 for WordPress, enabling unauthorized users to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the testid parameter in wp-admin/admin.php. This flaw underscores the importance of proper input validation and sanitization to prevent such attacks and ensure robust security for web applications.

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8845
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42166/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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