CVE-2005-2108 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the XMLRPC server in WordPress, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-2108?
CVE-2005-2108 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 1 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in XMLRPC server in WordPress 1.5.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via input that is not filtered in the HTTP_RAW_POST_DATA variable, which stores the data in an XML file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2108?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2108?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2005-2108 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2108 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Wordpress Wordpress
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-2108, GHSA-vp6r-rvfq-7qrg.