CVE-2017-9429 SQL injection in n/a
An authenticated user can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Event List 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-2017-9429?
CVE-2017-9429 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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 Event List plugin 0.7.8 for WordPress allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to wp-admin/admin.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9429?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Event List Project Event List.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9429?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9429 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-2017-9429 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9429 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-pjm5-mfcw-qxv7.