CVE-2016-10939 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the xtremelocator plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2016-10939?
CVE-2016-10939 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The xtremelocator plugin 1.5 for WordPress has SQL injection via the id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10939?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xtremelocator Xtremelocator.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10939?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10939 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-2016-10939 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10939 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-44jx-gjf4-pwrq.