CVE-2017-12946 SQL injection in n/a
Administrators can exploit SQL injection in the Easy Modal plugin to read or modify database contents via the delete action.
- 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-2017-12946?
CVE-2017-12946 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
classes\controller\admin\modals.php in the Easy Modal plugin before 2.1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection in a delete action with the id, ids, or modal parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, exploitable by administrators.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12946?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Easymodal Project Easy Modal.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12946?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12946 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-2017-12946 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12946 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3ppj-x7p7-vph2.