34349 : WordPress Search Function SQL Injection
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7 months ago

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Disclosure
Feb 27, 2007

Discovery
Feb 27, 2007

Dates

Exploit
Feb 27, 2007

Solution
Feb 27, 2007

Description

 Wordpress contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to carry out an SQL injection attack. The issue is due to the search script not properly sanitizing user-supplied input to the search variable. This may allow an attacker to inject or manipulate SQL queries in the backend database.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unavailable
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Upgrade to version 2.1.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
WordPress
Watch-list
WordPress
Watch-list
 2.1.x

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  • SaMuschie - SaMuschieBrand New Doo Dooyahoo.de -

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