CVE-2017-20103 Kama Click Counter Plugin admin.php Blind sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can perform blind SQL injection via the admin.php file in the Kama Click Counter Plugin, potentially exposing database information.

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-2017-20103?

CVE-2017-20103 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in unspecified Kama Click Counter Plugin, published on 27 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Kama Click Counter Plugin up to 3.4.8. This affects an unknown part of the file wp-admin/admin.php. The manipulation of the argument order_by/order with the input ASC%2c(select*from(select(sleep(2)))a) leads to sql injection (Blind). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.4.9 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20103?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wp-Kama Kama Click Counter.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20103?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20103 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-2017-20103 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20103 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-283c-28ph-cjjp.

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