CVE-2015-2824 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in the Simple Ads Manager plugin, 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-2824?
CVE-2015-2824 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Simple Ads Manager plugin before 2.7.97 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a (1) hits[][] parameter in a sam_hits action to sam-ajax.php; the (2) cstr parameter in a load_posts action to sam-ajax-admin.php; the (3) searchTerm parameter in a load_combo_data action to sam-ajax-admin.php; or the (4) subscriber, (5) contributor, (6) author, (7) editor, (8) admin, or (9) sadmin parameter in a load_users action to sam-ajax-admin.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2824?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2824?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2824 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-2015-2824 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-2824 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-27gw-h248-gvvq.