CVE-2016-10947 SQL injection in n/a
A super admin can exploit SQL injection in the Post Indexer plugin to read or modify 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-2016-10947?
CVE-2016-10947 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 Post Indexer plugin before 3.0.6.2 for WordPress has SQL injection via the period parameter by a super admin.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Post Indexer Project Post Indexer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10947 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-2016-10947 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10947 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hrm-38w6-96fr.