Post Indexer Plugin up to 3.0.6.1 on WordPress period sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Post Indexer Plugin up to 3.0.6.1 on WordPress. Impacted is an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument period as part of Parameter causes sql injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-10947. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Post Indexer Plugin up to 3.0.6.1 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument period as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Post Indexer plugin before 3.0.6.2 for WordPress has SQL injection via the period parameter by a super admin.

The weakness was released 09/13/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-10947 since 09/12/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.0.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-141752. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Post Indexer Plugin 3.0.6.2

Timelineinfo

09/12/2019 🔍
09/13/2019 +1 days 🔍
09/14/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/19/2023 +1557 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: advisories.dxw.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10947 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10947
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141751
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2019 09:12
Updated: 12/19/2023 18:06
Changes: 09/14/2019 09:12 (39), 08/23/2020 19:00 (18), 12/19/2023 18:06 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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