CVE-2017-18571 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the search-everything plugin allows attackers to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2017-18571?
CVE-2017-18571 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The search-everything plugin before 8.1.7 for WordPress has SQL injection related to WordPress 4.7.x, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2316.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18571?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Search Everything Project Search Everything.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18571?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18571 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-2017-18571 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18571 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rh2-mmpx-4299.