CVE-2017-9418 SQL injection in n/a
An authenticated user can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the testid parameter in the WP-Testimonials plugin for WordPress.
- 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-2017-9418?
CVE-2017-9418 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jun 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the WP-Testimonials plugin 3.4.1 for WordPress allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the testid parameter to wp-admin/admin.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9418?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Goldplugins Testimonials Plugin Easy Testimonials.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9418?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9418 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-2017-9418 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9418 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhxr-8rjx-5rmx.