CVE-2022-0827
Bestbooks <= 2.6.3 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Record summary
CVE-2022-0827 has a selected CVSS score of 9.8 (critical); EIP currently links 1 Nuclei template.
Description
The Bestbooks WordPress plugin through 2.6.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in a SQL statement via an AJAX action, leading to an SQL Injection exploitable by unauthenticated users
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · Nov 30, 2023 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
Available material
- Nuclei templates
- 1
Affected products and versions
2| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Bestbooks | CVE List | 2.6.3 to ≤ 2.6.3 | affected |
bestbooksBrowse presspage / bestbooks | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
Nuclei templates
1ProjectDiscoveryCRITICALWordPress Best Books <=2.6.3 - SQL InjectionCVSS 9.8
WordPress Best Books plugin through 2.6.3 is susceptible to SQL injection. The plugin does not sanitize and escape some parameters before using them in a SQL statement via an AJAX action. An attacker can possibly obtain sensitive information, modify data, and/or execute unauthorized administrative operations in the context of the affected site.
Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized accessand data leakage.
Remediation
Update to WordPress Best Books plugin version 2.6.3 or later to fix the SQL injection vulnerability.
Source: ProjectDiscovery