CVE-2018-5315 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in WP Events Calendar plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the event_id 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-2018-5315?
CVE-2018-5315 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Wachipi WP Events Calendar plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL Injection via the event_id parameter to event.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5315?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Events Calendar Project Wp Events Calendar.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5315?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5315 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-2018-5315 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5315 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q23c-4588-2xf5.