CVE-2016-10917 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the Search Everything plugin via empty search strings to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2016-10917?
CVE-2016-10917 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The search-everything plugin before 8.1.6 for WordPress has SQL injection related to empty search strings, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2316.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10917?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Search Everything Project Search Everything.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10917 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-2016-10917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10917 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-232w-33h3-9wp7.