CVE-2015-2065 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the vid parameter in the Apptha WordPress Video Gallery plugin, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-2065?
CVE-2015-2065 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in videogalleryrss.php in the Apptha WordPress Video Gallery (contus-video-gallery) plugin before 2.8 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the vid parameter in a rss action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2065?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apptha Wordpress Video Gallery.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2065?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2065 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-2015-2065 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-2065 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcjv-gj29-fmm5.