CVE-2017-1002018 SQL injection in eventr
Attackers can perform blind SQL injection via the event parameter in the Eventr WordPress plugin, potentially reading or modifying 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-2017-1002018?
CVE-2017-1002018 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Binny V A eventr, published on 14 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability in wordpress plugin eventr v1.02.2, The edit.php form and attendees.php code do not sanitize input, this allows for blind SQL injection via the event parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1002018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eventr Project Eventr.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1002018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1002018 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-2017-1002018 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1002018 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Binny V A eventr
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x9rf-69wc-h5r5.