CVE-2014-9175 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the table_id parameter in the wpDataTables WordPress plugin, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2014-9175?
CVE-2014-9175 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in wpdatatables.php in the wpDataTables plugin 1.5.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the table_id parameter in a get_wdtable action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpdatatables Wpdatatables.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9175?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9175 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-2014-9175 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9175 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5g6-7q93-3g2v.