CVE-2015-2062 in Responsive Slider Plugin
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Huge-IT Slider (slider-image) plugin before 2.7.0 for WordPress allow remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the removeslide parameter in a popup_posts or edit_cat action in the sliders_huge_it_slider page to wp-admin/admin.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/25/2025
The CVE-2015-2062 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in the Huge-IT Slider WordPress plugin, specifically affecting versions prior to 2.7.0. This vulnerability resides within the administrative interface of the plugin, making it particularly dangerous as it targets privileged users with administrative access. The flaw allows remote attackers who have already gained administrative privileges to escalate their malicious activities through carefully crafted SQL commands, demonstrating a significant security weakness in the plugin's input validation mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of the removeslide parameter within the popup_posts or edit_cat actions of the sliders_huge_it_slider page located at wp-admin/admin.php. When an administrator performs these specific actions, the plugin fails to properly sanitize user input, creating an entry point for malicious SQL commands. The vulnerability specifically targets the slider management functionality where administrators can remove slides or edit categories, making it a direct attack vector against the plugin's administrative controls.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability enables a sophisticated attack scenario where an attacker who has already compromised administrative credentials can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the WordPress database. This capability allows for complete database compromise, potential data exfiltration, and the ability to manipulate or destroy slider configurations and associated content. The vulnerability's presence in the wp-admin area means that successful exploitation could lead to persistent backdoor access or further privilege escalation within the WordPress environment.
The security implications extend beyond simple data theft as this vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation practices and inadequate sanitization of user-supplied parameters. This flaw aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as a critical weakness in software applications. The attack vector follows patterns consistent with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1046 for remote services, as it requires administrative access but then escalates the attacker's capabilities within the target system. Organizations using affected versions of the Huge-IT Slider plugin face significant risk of complete system compromise when administrative credentials are exposed or compromised through other attack vectors.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability include immediate patching to version 2.7.0 or later, which addresses the SQL injection flaw through proper input sanitization and parameter validation. Additionally, implementing network segmentation to limit administrative access, enforcing strong authentication controls, and monitoring for unusual administrative activities can help reduce the attack surface. Regular security audits of WordPress plugins and maintaining updated security practices are essential for preventing similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in the future. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.