CVE-2017-7719 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Spider Event Calendar plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the order_by parameter.
- 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-2017-7719?
CVE-2017-7719 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection in the Spider Event Calendar (aka spider-event-calendar) plugin before 1.5.52 for WordPress is exploitable with the order_by parameter to calendar_functions.php or widget_Theme_functions.php, related to front_end/frontend_functions.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7719?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Web-Dorado Spider Event Calendar.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7719?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7719 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-2017-7719 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7719 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pf99-cq9r-rm44.