CVE-2017-14507 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in the Content Timeline plugin, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2017-14507?
CVE-2017-14507 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Content Timeline plugin 4.4.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) timeline parameter in content_timeline_class.php; or the id parameter to (2) pages/content_timeline_edit.php or (3) pages/content_timeline_index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14507?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Shindiristudio Content Timeline.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14507?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14507 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-2017-14507 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14507 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2cm-qxmx-chc2.