CVE-2015-4062 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the NewStatPress 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-2015-4062?
CVE-2015-4062 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 May 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in includes/nsp_search.php in the NewStatPress plugin before 0.9.9 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the where1 parameter in the nsp_search page to wp-admin/admin.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4062?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Newstatpress Project Newstatpress.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4062?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-4062 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-2015-4062 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-4062 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjfc-gqqw-4c33.