CVE-2018-5695 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject SQL commands via order or sort parameters in the WpJobBoard plugin, potentially reading or modifying 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-2018-5695?
CVE-2018-5695 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WpJobBoard plugin 4.4.4 for WordPress allows SQL injection via the order or sort parameter to the wpjb-job or wpjb-alerts module, with a request to wp-admin/admin.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5695?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpjobboard Wpjobboard.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5695?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5695 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-2018-5695 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5695 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jgx9-346f-rhjm.