CVE-2016-1000217 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Zotpress plugin allows attackers to read or modify database contents via the zp_get_account function.

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-2016-1000217?

CVE-2016-1000217 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Zotpress plugin for WordPress SQLi in zp_get_account()

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1000217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zotpress Project Zotpress.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1000217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1000217 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-2016-1000217 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1000217 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xcqh-w543-4c3q.

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