CVE-2018-3811

Name: CVE-2018-3811
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-01T06:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 42.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3811 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL Injection vulnerability in the Oturia Smart Google Code Inserter plugin before 3.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to execute SQL queries in the context of the web server. The saveGoogleAdWords() function in smartgooglecode.php did not use prepared statements and did not sanitize the $_POST["oId"] variable before passing it as input into the SQL query.. EPSS estimates a 42.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL Injection vulnerability in the Oturia Smart Google Code Inserter plugin before 3.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to execute SQL queries in the context of the web server. The saveGoogleAdWords() function in smartgooglecode.php did not use prepared statements and did not sanitize the $_POST["oId"] variable before passing it as input into the SQL query.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

42.91%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oturia	Smart Google Code Inserter	< 3.5

References

https://limbenjamin.com/articles/smart-google-code-inserter-auth-bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-google-code-inserter/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8988Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43420/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://limbenjamin.com/articles/smart-google-code-inserter-auth-bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-google-code-inserter/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8988Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43420/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3811?

How severe is CVE-2018-3811?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-3811 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 42.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3811?

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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Source: NVD / NIST