CVE-2012-10009 404like Plugin 404Like.php checkPage sql injection
A SQL injection vulnerability in the 404like WordPress plugin allows remote attackers to manipulate the searchWord argument to access or modify database contents.
- 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-2012-10009?
CVE-2012-10009 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in 404like Plugin, published on 20 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in 404like Plugin up to 1.0.2 on WordPress. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function checkPage of the file 404Like.php. The manipulation of the argument searchWord leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.0.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 2c4b589d27554910ab1fd104ddbec9331b540f7f. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223404.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-10009?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 404like Project 404like.
How do I fix CVE-2012-10009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-10009 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-2012-10009 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-10009 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-583v-9qpc-hx7x.