CVE-2015-2213 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 9 Nov 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via mishandled trashed comments, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2015-2213?

CVE-2015-2213 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 9 Nov 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the wp_untrash_post_comments function in wp-includes/post.php in WordPress before 4.2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a comment that is mishandled after retrieval from the trash.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2213?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wordpress Wordpress.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2213?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2015-2213 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2213 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-2213, GHSA-qq9g-jv5w-jh6w.