CVE-2020-13640 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order parameter in the wpDiscuz plugin, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2020-13640?
CVE-2020-13640 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection issue in the gVectors wpDiscuz plugin 5.3.5 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order parameter of a wpdLoadMoreComments request. (No 7.x versions are affected.)
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13640?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gvectors Wpdiscuz.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13640?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13640 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-2020-13640 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-13640 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2020-24186 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2024-9488 Comments – wpDiscuz <= 7.6.24 - Authentication Bypass via WordPress.com OAuth provider
- CVE-2026-22193 wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 - SQL Injection in getAllSubscriptions()
- CVE-2026-22192 Voltronic Power SNMP Web Pro 1.1 Authentication Bypass via localStorage
- CVE-2026-22182 wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 - Unauthenticated Email Notification Flood via wpdCheckNotificationType
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3wm-3hr8-rqrv.