Vulnerability Description
The "Sql Run Query" panel in WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by leveraging failure to sufficiently limit queries, as demonstrated by use of LOAD_FILE in an INSERT statement.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp-Dbmanager Project | Wp-Dbmanager | <= 2.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/21/3Issue TrackingMailing ListPatch
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/wp-dbmanager-2.7.1/index.hExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97694Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-dbmanager/commit/7037fa8f61644098044379190d1d4bIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dbmanager/#developersThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/21/3Issue TrackingMailing ListPatch
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/wp-dbmanager-2.7.1/index.hExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97694Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-dbmanager/commit/7037fa8f61644098044379190d1d4bIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dbmanager/#developersThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8336?
CVE-2014-8336 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The "Sql Run Query" panel in WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by leveraging failure to sufficiently limit queries, ...
How severe is CVE-2014-8336?
CVE-2014-8336 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8336?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp-Dbmanager Project Wp-Dbmanager.