CVE-2013-6243 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the post parameter in the Landing Pages plugin for WordPress.
- 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-2013-6243?
CVE-2013-6243 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Landing Pages plugin 1.2.3, before 20131009, and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "post" parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Landing Pages Project Landing Pages Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6243 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-2013-6243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g27j-q6fv-ccq8.