CVE-2014-2839 SQL injection in n/a
Remote administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the s parameter in the GD Star Rating plugin for WordPress.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-2839?
CVE-2014-2839 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2015. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the GD Star Rating plugin 19.22 for WordPress allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the s parameter in the gd-star-rating-stats page to wp-admin/admin.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2839?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dev4press Gd Star Rating.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2839?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2839 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-2014-2839 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2839 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mvx-x39g-x2h7.