CVE-2014-7959 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tableprefix parameter in the BulletProof Security plugin.

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-2014-7959?

CVE-2014-7959 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tableprefix parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ait-Pro Bulletproof Security.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7959 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-2014-7959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vr23-5gw8-f36f.

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