CVE-2020-12104 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Import feature in the wp-advanced-search WordPress plugin.

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-2020-12104?

CVE-2020-12104 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Import feature in the wp-advanced-search plugin 3.3.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection via an uploaded .sql file. An attacker can use this to execute SQL commands without any validation.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12104?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Internet-Formation Wp-Advanced-Search.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12104?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12104 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-2020-12104 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12104 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mh87-x5p4-6j68.

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