CVE-2017-1002026 SQL injection in Event Expresso Free
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the edit_event_category function in the Event Espresso Free WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-1002026?
CVE-2017-1002026 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Event Expresso Free, published on 14 Sep 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Event Expresso Free v3.1.37.11.L, The function edit_event_category does not sanitize user-supplied input via the $id parameter before passing it into an SQL statement.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1002026?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eventespresso Event Espresso.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1002026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1002026 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-2017-1002026 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1002026 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Event Expresso Free
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rvvr-r24x-gg3r.