CVE-2015-6829 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via HTTP headers in the WP Limit Login Attempts 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-2015-6829?
CVE-2015-6829 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the getip function in wp-limit-login-attempts.php in the WP Limit Login Attempts plugin before 2.0.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) X-Forwarded-For or (2) Client-IP HTTP header.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6829?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ciphercoin Wp Limit Login Attempts.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6829?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6829 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-2015-6829 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6829 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v4fj-7hcj-whx2.