SQL Injection Vulnerability in Viral Quiz Maker Plugin by OnionBuzz
CVE-2019-14231

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Onionbuzz
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2019

Summary

A vulnerability in the Viral Quiz Maker - OnionBuzz plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.2.2 allows unauthenticated users to exploit the points parameter in the ob_get_results AJAX handler. The lack of sanitization before using this parameter in an SQL query enables attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks. Such vulnerabilities could lead to remote code execution and potential disclosure of sensitive information, posing a serious risk to affected sites.

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/21/1
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/23/1
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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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