CVE-2014-8336 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via SQL injection in the WP-DBManager plugin's query panel, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2014-8336?
CVE-2014-8336 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jan 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The "Sql Run Query" panel in WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by leveraging failure to sufficiently limit queries, as demonstrated by use of LOAD_FILE in an INSERT statement.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8336?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp-Dbmanager Project Wp-Dbmanager.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8336?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8336 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-2014-8336 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8336 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6xg-r8xf-pr9p.