CVE-2014-5186 in all-video-gallery
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the All Video Gallery (all-video-gallery) plugin 1.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in an edit action in the allvideogallery_videos page to wp-admin/admin.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/11/2019
The CVE-2014-5186 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the All Video Gallery WordPress plugin version 1.2, specifically targeting authenticated administrator users with elevated privileges. This vulnerability exists in the plugin's administrative interface where the id parameter in the edit action of the allvideogallery_videos page within wp-admin/admin.php fails to properly sanitize user input. The flaw allows malicious actors with administrative access to manipulate database queries through crafted input, potentially enabling full database compromise and unauthorized data access.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and parameter sanitization within the plugin's backend processing logic. When administrators navigate to the video editing interface and manipulate the id parameter, the application directly incorporates this input into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. This classic SQL injection vector enables attackers to construct malicious SQL statements that bypass authentication mechanisms and execute arbitrary database commands. The vulnerability operates under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with complete database control and potentially full system compromise. An authenticated administrator who is tricked into clicking a malicious link or who already possesses administrative credentials can exploit this flaw to extract sensitive information, modify database content, inject malicious code, or escalate privileges within the WordPress environment. The attack surface is particularly dangerous because it leverages legitimate administrative functionality, making detection more challenging and allowing attackers to operate within the bounds of normal administrative activity.
Security practitioners should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability effectively. Immediate remediation involves upgrading to the patched version of the All Video Gallery plugin or implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries within the affected code. Network segmentation and privileged access controls should be enforced to limit administrative access to only necessary personnel. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious administrative activities and implementing web application firewalls can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers legitimate credentials usage and T1190 which addresses exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive strategies that address both credential protection and application security hardening measures.