CVE-2012-1067 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the WP-RecentComments 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-2012-1067?

CVE-2012-1067 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Feb 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the WP-RecentComments plugin 2.0.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in an rc-content action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1067?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mg12 Wp-Recentcomments.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1067?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1067 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-2012-1067 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1067 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f2vh-2fr3-3pmx.

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