Vulnerability Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the getip function in wp-limit-login-attempts.php in the WP Limit Login Attempts plugin before 2.0.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) X-Forwarded-For or (2) Client-IP HTTP header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ciphercoin | Wp Limit Login Attempts | <= 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/05/4Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/06/3Exploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1239492/wp-limit-login-attempts
- https://wordpress.org/support/topic/sql-injection-vulnerability-9Exploit
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8178
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/05/4Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/06/3Exploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1239492/wp-limit-login-attempts
- https://wordpress.org/support/topic/sql-injection-vulnerability-9Exploit
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8178
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6829?
CVE-2015-6829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the getip function in wp-limit-login-attempts.php in the WP Limit Login Attempts plugin before 2.0.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2015-6829?
CVE-2015-6829 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ciphercoin Wp Limit Login Attempts.