CVE-2015-4018 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 21 May 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the link_ids parameter in the FeedWordPress 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-2015-4018?

CVE-2015-4018 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in feedwordpresssyndicationpage.class.php in the FeedWordPress plugin before 2015.0514 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the link_ids[] parameter in an Update action in the syndication.php page to wp-admin/admin.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4018?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Feedwordpress Project Feedwordpress.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-4018 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-2015-4018 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-4018 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5w9g-9xc2-mxwq.