CVE-2016-10940 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order parameter in the zm-gallery WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2016-10940?
CVE-2016-10940 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 zm-gallery plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection via the order parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zm-Gallery Project Zm-Gallery.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10940 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-2016-10940 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-10940 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3wpx-9425-3jrg.