CVE-2018-12636 SQL injection in n/a
Administrators can exploit SQL injection in the logs page of the iThemes Security 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-2018-12636?
CVE-2018-12636 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before 7.0.3 for WordPress allows SQL Injection (by attackers with Admin privileges) via the logs page.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12636?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ithemes Security.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12636?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12636 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-2018-12636 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12636 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7wrw-mvgr-jqmr.