CVE-2015-9457 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

SQL injection in the pretty-link WordPress plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the group parameter.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-9457?

CVE-2015-9457 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Oct 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The pretty-link plugin before 1.6.8 for WordPress has PrliLinksController::list_links SQL injection via the group parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-9457?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Caseproof Prettylinks.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9457?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-9457 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-2015-9457 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-9457 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vmp3-xvfh-8xqx.

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