CVE-2018-21003 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the BuddyForms plugin to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2018-21003?
CVE-2018-21003 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The buddyforms plugin before 2.2.8 for WordPress has SQL injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-21003?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Themekraft Buddyforms.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21003?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-21003 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-2018-21003 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-21003 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2023-26326 Deserialization in BuddyForms WordPress Plugin
- CVE-2024-8246 Privilege escalation in Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)
- CVE-2024-32830 WordPress buddyforms plugin <= 2.8.8- Arbitrary File Read and SSRF vulnerability
- CVE-2025-32151 WordPress BuddyForms plugin <= 2.10.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
- CVE-2024-5149 BuddyForms <= 2.8.9 - Email Verification Bypass due to Insufficient Randomness
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3pc-ff2h-2j3r.