CVE-2016-10949 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Relevanssi Premium allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unsafe unserialization.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-10949?

CVE-2016-10949 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Relevanssi Premium plugin before 1.14.6.1 for WordPress has SQL injection with resultant unsafe unserialization.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10949?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Relevanssi Relevanssi.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10949?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10949 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-2016-10949 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10949 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhjr-fg5m-pxcg.

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