CVE-2018-5372 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 12 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

SQL injection in Testimonial Slider plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the current_slider_id parameter.

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-2018-5372?

CVE-2018-5372 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Testimonial Slider plugin through 1.2.4 for WordPress has SQL Injection via settings\sliders.php (current_slider_id parameter).

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5372?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Slidervilla Testimonial Slider.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5372?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5372 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-2018-5372 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5372 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6p7h-vrv8-3844.