CVE-2009-4748 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the parentID parameter in the My Category Order WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4748?
CVE-2009-4748 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Mar 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in mycategoryorder.php in the My Category Order plugin 2.8 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the parentID parameter in an act_OrderCategories action to wp-admin/post-new.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4748?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Andrew Charlton My Category Order.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4748?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4748 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2009-4748 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4748 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2qv-x952-jqpq.