CVE-2017-16955 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the keyword parameter in the InLinks 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-2017-16955?
CVE-2017-16955 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Nov 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the InLinks plugin through 1.1 for WordPress allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "keyword" parameter to /wp-admin/options-general.php?page=inlinks/inlinks.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16955?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Inlinks Project Inlinks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16955?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16955 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-2017-16955 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16955 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f483-r579-gvcq.