CVE-2017-16510
UnknownEPSS 7.74%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16510 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WordPress before 4.8.3 is affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi) in plugins and themes, as demonstrated by a "double prepare" approach, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14723.. EPSS estimates a 7.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
WordPress before 4.8.3 is affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi) in plugins and themes, as demonstrated by a "double prepare" approach, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14723.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.8.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2017/10/disclosure-wordpress-wpdb-sql-injection-technical.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.8.3Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/a2693fd8602e3263b5925b9d799ddd577202167dIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/10/wordpress-4-8-3-security-release/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8941Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2017/10/disclosure-wordpress-wpdb-sql-injection-technical.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.8.3Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/a2693fd8602e3263b5925b9d799ddd577202167dIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/10/wordpress-4-8-3-security-release/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8941Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16510?
WordPress before 4.8.3 is affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi) in plugins and themes, as demonstrated by a "double prepare" approach, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14723.
How severe is CVE-2017-16510?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16510 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16510?
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.
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