CVE-2017-1002012 in image-gallery-with-slideshow
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in wordpress plugin image-gallery-with-slideshow v1.5.2, In image-gallery-with-slideshow/admin_setting.php the following snippet of code does not sanitize input via the gid variable before passing it into an SQL statement.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/16/2019
This vulnerability resides within the image-gallery-with-slideshow wordpress plugin version 1.5.2 where improper input sanitization creates a critical sql injection risk. The flaw specifically manifests in the admin_setting.php file where the gid variable parameter is directly incorporated into sql queries without adequate sanitization or validation. This represents a classic sql injection vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate database queries through malicious input. The vulnerability falls under the category of CWE-89 sql injection as defined by the common weakness enumeration framework, where untrusted data flows directly into sql command execution contexts. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious gid parameter values that when processed by the vulnerable code can alter the intended sql query structure. The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it enables full database compromise including potential privilege escalation and unauthorized access to sensitive user information. According to the mitre att&ck framework, this vulnerability maps to the execution technique T1059 008 command and scripting interpreter where attackers can leverage sql injection to execute arbitrary commands on the database server. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in wordpress environments where plugins often have elevated privileges and can access sensitive configuration data. The lack of input sanitization creates a direct pathway for attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data modification deletion and extraction. This vulnerability demonstrates poor secure coding practices and highlights the importance of implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries. The issue affects wordpress installations where the vulnerable plugin is active and can be exploited by authenticated users with appropriate privileges to access the admin panel. Security practitioners should note that this vulnerability represents a common pattern where administrative interfaces fail to properly validate user-supplied parameters before database operations. The exploitation of this vulnerability requires minimal technical expertise and can result in complete system compromise. Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including plugin updates, input validation enforcement, and database query parameterization to address this security weakness. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of proper input sanitization in web applications and serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of inadequate security controls in content management systems.