CVE-2020-11530 SQL injection in n/a
Blind SQL injection in Chop Slider 3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the id parameter, risking database compromise.
- 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-2020-11530?
CVE-2020-11530 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A blind SQL injection vulnerability is present in Chop Slider 3, a WordPress plugin. The vulnerability is introduced in the id GET parameter supplied to get_script/index.php, and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in the context of the WP database user.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11530?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Idangero Chop Slider.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11530?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11530 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-2020-11530 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-11530 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r26h-642q-j6cg.