WordPress up to 4.2.3 Widget hash_equals sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in WordPress up to 4.2.3. The affected element is the function hash_equals of the component Widget Handler. Performing a manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-2213. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 4.2.3 (Content Management System). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function hash_equals of the component Widget Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in the wp_untrash_post_comments function in wp-includes/post.php in WordPress before 4.2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a comment that is mishandled after retrieval from the trash.

The weakness was shared 08/04/2015 by Netanel Rubin (Alex) with WordPress Security Team as WordPress 4.2.4 Security and Maintenance Release as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is shared at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-2213 since 03/05/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 85546 (Debian DLA-294-1 : wordpress security update), 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 11552 (WordPress Prior to 4.2.4 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 4.2.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The release notes contains the following remark:

This release addresses six issues, including three cross-site scripting vulnerabilities and a potential SQL injection that could be used to compromise a site (...)

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (85546), SecurityFocus (BID 76160†), SecurityTracker (ID 1033178†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-51780†). Further details are available at codex.wordpress.org. The entries VDB-76800, VDB-76934, VDB-76933 and VDB-76932 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 85546
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-294-1 : wordpress security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703332
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3332-1 (wordpress - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 4.2.4

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08/04/2015 +1 days 🔍
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06/07/2022 +2402 days 🔍

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Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: WordPress 4.2.4 Security and Maintenance Release
Researcher: Netanel Rubin (Alex)
Organization: WordPress Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-2213 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2213
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76929

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SecurityFocus: 76160 - WordPress Prior to 4.2.4 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033178 - WordPress Bugs Let Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting and SQL Injection Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 51780 - WordPress <4.2.4 Remote SQL Injection Vulnerability Related to Comments, Medium

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Created: 08/07/2015 10:11
Updated: 06/07/2022 12:40
Changes: 08/07/2015 10:11 (80), 09/11/2017 08:47 (6), 06/07/2022 12:40 (3)
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