CVE-2015-2196 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in the Spider Event Calendar WordPress 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-2015-2196?

CVE-2015-2196 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Spider Event Calendar 1.4.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in a spiderbigcalendar_month action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2196?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Web-Dorado Spider Calendar.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2196?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2196 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-2015-2196 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-2196 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rg6f-fc98-j2gg.

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