CVE-2014-5389 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers with admin privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Content Audit plugin's settings page.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-5389?
CVE-2014-5389 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in content-audit-schedule.php in the Content Audit plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "Audited content types" option in the content-audit page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5389?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Content Audit Project Content Audit.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5389?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5389 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-2014-5389 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5389 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8gp-f9pj-hx94.