Vulnerability identifier: #VU25116
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Participants Database
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Roland Barker, xnau webdesign
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 passed via ascdesc, list_filter_count, and sortBy parameters to "/wp-admin/admin.php?page=participants-database" URL. A remote 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
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Participants Database: 1.9.0 - 1.9.5.5
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10068/
http://blog.impenetrable.tech/cve-2020-8596
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user 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.