CVE-2013-5673 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the custom_query parameter in the IndiaNIC Testimonial plugin for WordPress.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5673?
CVE-2013-5673 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in testimonial.php in the IndiaNIC Testimonial plugin 2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the custom_query parameter in a testimonial_add action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5673?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Indianic Testimonial Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5673?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5673 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-2013-5673 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5673 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2w3m-vv2j-4cpr.