CVE-2017-14723
UnknownEPSS 10.36%
Last modified
CVE-2017-14723 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Before version 4.8.2, WordPress mishandled % characters and additional placeholder values in $wpdb->prepare, and thus did not properly address the possibility of plugins and themes enabling SQL injection attacks.. EPSS estimates a 10.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Before version 4.8.2, WordPress mishandled % characters and additional placeholder values in $wpdb->prepare, and thus did not properly address the possibility of plugins and themes enabling SQL injection attacks.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.8.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100912Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41470Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41496Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/70b21279098fc973eae803693c0705a548128e48Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/fc930d3daed1c3acef010d04acc2c5de93cd18ecIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/websec/wordpress-sqli-bbb2afcc8e94Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/websec/wordpress-sqli-poc-f1827c20bf8eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/09/wordpress-4-8-2-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100912Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41470Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41496Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/70b21279098fc973eae803693c0705a548128e48Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/fc930d3daed1c3acef010d04acc2c5de93cd18ecIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/websec/wordpress-sqli-bbb2afcc8e94Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/websec/wordpress-sqli-poc-f1827c20bf8eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/09/wordpress-4-8-2-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14723?
Before version 4.8.2, WordPress mishandled % characters and additional placeholder values in $wpdb->prepare, and thus did not properly address the possibility of plugins and themes enabling SQL injection attacks.
How severe is CVE-2017-14723?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14723 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14723?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-14723?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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