CVE-2020-5766 SQL injection in SRS Simple Hits Counter Plugin for WordPress
Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the SRS Simple Hits Counter plugin to read database fields.
- 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-2020-5766?
CVE-2020-5766 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SRS Simple Hits Counter Plugin for WordPress, published on 13 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in SRS Simple Hits Counter Plugin for WordPress 1.0.3 and 1.0.4 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to determine the value of database fields.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5766?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Srs Simple Hits Counter Project Srs Simple Hits Counter.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5766?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5766 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-2020-5766 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-5766 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-pmxc-pvr4-wcxp.