SQL injection in LearnDash plugin for WordPress



Published: 2020-04-02
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-6009
CWE-ID CWE-89
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
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LearnDash
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor LearnDash

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU26546

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6009

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data, related to PayPal IPN. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Update to version 3.1.6

Vulnerable software versions

LearnDash: 3.1 - 3.1.5

External links

http://learndash.releasenotes.io/release/YBfaq-version-316


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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