SQL Shortcode <= 1.1 - SQL Execution

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE	Not available
CVSS	High (8.8)
Publicly Published	September 2, 2017
Last Updated	January 22, 2024
Researcher	Paul Dannewitz

Description

The SQL Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.1. This is due to the user inputted information being directly submitted to an SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL code.

References

www.wordfence.com

1 affected software package

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	sql-shortcode (view on wordpress.org)
Patched?	No
Affected Version	<= 1.1
Patched Version

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