WordPress 3.1/3.1.1/3.1.2/3.2 sql injection

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in WordPress 3.1/3.1.1/3.1.2/3.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3130. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in WordPress 3.1/3.1.1/3.1.2/3.2 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

wp-includes/taxonomy.php in WordPress 3.1 before 3.1.3 and 3.2 before Beta 2 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to "Taxonomy query hardening," possibly involving SQL injection.

The weakness was presented 08/10/2011 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-3130. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59093 (Debian DSA-2470-1 : wordpress - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175238 (Debian Security Update for Wordpress (DSA-2470)).

Upgrading to version 3.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (69169), Tenable (59093), SecurityFocus (BID 47995†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33180†). See VDB-4345, VDB-61131, VDB-61130 and VDB-60629 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 59093
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2470-1 : wordpress - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 71349
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2670-1 (wordpress)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 3.1.1

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Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: DSA-2470
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-3130 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3130
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58248

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X-Force: 69169
SecurityFocus: 47995 - WordPress Multiple Unspecified Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 49138
Vulnerability Center: 33180 - WordPress 3.1 - 3.1.2 and 3.2 before Beta 2 wp-includes/taxonomy.php Taxonomy Query Hardening, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/17/2021 16:44
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (60), 03/31/2017 12:12 (12), 11/17/2021 16:30 (6), 11/17/2021 16:37 (1), 11/17/2021 16:44 (2)
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