Vulnerability identifier: #VU29923

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5766

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SRS Simple Hits Counter
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Atif N

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 in the "srs_simple_hits_counter" function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and gain sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..

Vulnerable software versions

SRS Simple Hits Counter: 1.0.3 - 1.0.4

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External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-42
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10316/

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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.