CVE-2015-6522 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the size parameter in the WP Symposium plugin, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-6522?
CVE-2015-6522 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the WP Symposium plugin before 15.8 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the size parameter to get_album_item.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpsymposium Wp Symposium.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6522 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-2015-6522 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-6522 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-49vj-fjgr-9vmw.