CVE-2011-4669 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter in the WordPress Users plugin, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-4669?
CVE-2011-4669 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in wp-users.php in WordPress Users plugin 1.3 and possibly earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4669?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress-Users.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4669?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4669 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-2011-4669 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4669 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5h6r-fm43-455f.