enl-newsletter 1.0.1 ID sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in enl-newsletter 1.0.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation of the argument ID causes sql injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-4939. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in enl-newsletter 1.0.1. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument id with an unknown input 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:

SQL injection vulnerability in the ENL Newsletter (enl-newsletter) plugin 1.0.1 for WordPress allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the enl-add-new page to wp-admin/admin.php.

The weakness was published 07/11/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at codevigilant.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-4939 since 07/11/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13007 (WordPress ENL Newsletter Plugin SQL Injection Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (94949), Exploit-DB (39253), SecurityFocus (BID 68558†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45691†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Advisory: codevigilant.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-4939 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4939
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70345
X-Force: 94949
SecurityFocus: 68558 - WordPress ENL Newsletter Plugin 'wp-admin/admin.php' SQL Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 45691 - WordPress ENL Newsletter plugin Remote SQL Commands Injection Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 06/14/2025 14:19
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (52), 06/03/2017 07:48 (3), 12/15/2024 09:36 (18), 06/14/2025 14:19 (13)
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