CVE-2017-14760 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Event Espresso Lite plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the recurrence_id parameter.

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-2017-14760?

CVE-2017-14760 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection exists in /includes/event-management/index.php in the event-espresso-free (aka Event Espresso Lite) plugin v3.1.37.12.L for WordPress via the recurrence_id parameter to /wp-admin/admin.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14760?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Eventespresso Event Espresso Lite.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14760?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14760 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-2017-14760 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14760 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p2vh-c677-7fm4.

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