CVE-2017-1002019 in eventr Plugin
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in wordpress plugin eventr v1.02.2, The edit.php form and event_form.php code do not sanitize input, this allows for blind SQL injection via the event parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/16/2019
The vulnerability identified in CVE-2017-1002019 affects the Eventr WordPress plugin version 1.02.2, representing a critical security flaw that exposes the application to blind SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability specifically manifests in the edit.php form and event_form.php components where user input fails to undergo proper sanitization before being processed. The absence of input validation creates a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through the event parameter, potentially compromising the entire WordPress installation and underlying database infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of the event parameter within the plugin's edit functionality. When users interact with the edit.php form or event_form.php page, the plugin fails to implement proper input sanitization measures, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This blind SQL injection vulnerability operates without immediate error feedback, making detection more challenging for system administrators while still enabling sophisticated attack vectors. The flaw directly corresponds to CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as a fundamental weakness in application input validation and data sanitization processes.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected server, escalate privileges, or completely compromise the WordPress installation. Database administrators may face unauthorized access to sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and potentially the entire website content. The blind nature of the injection means that attackers can perform reconnaissance and data extraction without direct confirmation of successful exploitation, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in production environments where continuous monitoring may not detect subtle injection patterns.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including updating to the latest version of the Eventr plugin where the vulnerability has been patched, applying input sanitization measures, and implementing proper parameterized queries throughout the application code. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and output encoding as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security principles. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, the incident underscores the necessity of regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify similar input validation weaknesses in other plugin components or custom application code, aligning with ATT&CK framework techniques that target application layer vulnerabilities for initial access and privilege escalation.