CVE-2017-6096 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Mail Masta plugin to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-6096?
CVE-2017-6096 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection issue was discovered in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects /inc/lists/view-list.php (Requires authentication to Wordpress admin) with the GET Parameter: filter_list.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mail-Masta Project Mail-Masta.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6096?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6096 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-2017-6096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6096 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4p32-9x43-4rpv.