CVE-2015-2090 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the survey_id parameter in the WordPress Survey and Poll 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-2015-2090?

CVE-2015-2090 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Feb 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the ajax_survey function in settings.php in the WordPress Survey and Poll plugin 1.1.7 for Wordpress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the survey_id parameter in an ajax_survey action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2090?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sympies Wordpress Survey and Poll.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2090?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2090 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-2015-2090 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2090 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-78q9-q3m9-mrcm.

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