CVE-2018-5373 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the trid parameter in the Smooth Slider plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

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-2018-5373?

CVE-2018-5373 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 Smooth Slider plugin through 2.8.6 for WordPress has SQL Injection via smooth-slider.php (trid parameter).

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5373?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Slidervilla Smooth Slider.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5373?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5373 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-2018-5373 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5373 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24mv-ffw6-q8cw.

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