CVE-2012-5853 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in the AJAX Post Search WordPress plugin.
- 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-2012-5853?
CVE-2012-5853 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the "the_search_function" function in cardoza_ajax_search.php in the AJAX Post Search (cardoza-ajax-search) plugin before 1.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the srch_txt parameter in a "the_search_text" action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5853?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vinojcardoza Ajax Post Search.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5853 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-2012-5853 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5853 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43f2-6v99-hw83.