CVE-2014-5185 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated contributors can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the quote parameter in the Quartz 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-2014-5185?
CVE-2014-5185 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Quartz plugin 1.01.1 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users with Contributor privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the quote parameter in an edit action in the quartz/quote_form.php page to wp-admin/edit.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5185?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quartz Plugin Project Quartz Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5185?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5185 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-2014-5185 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5185 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h8cw-cr7m-9wjw.