CVE-2017-18602 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in the examapp WordPress plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the id parameter, potentially exposing or altering data.

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-2017-18602?

CVE-2017-18602 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The examapp plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection via the wp-admin/admin.php?page=examapp_UserResult id parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18602?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibps Online Exam Project Ibps Online Exam.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18602?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18602 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-2017-18602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f24j-8jjg-7c6m.

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