CVE-2012-2109 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter in the BuddyPress plugin, 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2109?
CVE-2012-2109 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Sep 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in wp-load.php in the BuddyPress plugin 1.5.x before 1.5.5 of WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter in an activity_widget_filter action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2109?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Buddypress Buddypress.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2109?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2109 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-2012-2109 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2109 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-hg7v-c244-59q7.