CVE-2017-14848 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject SQL commands via the employee_id parameter in the WPHRM WordPress plugin to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2017-14848?
CVE-2017-14848 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WPHRM Human Resource Management System for WordPress 1.0 allows SQL Injection via the employee_id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14848?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dasinfomedia Wphrm Human Resource Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14848?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14848 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-2017-14848 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14848 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmcm-w982-2xgh.