Vulnerability Description
The Kento Post View Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'kento_pvc_geo' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.8 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kentothemes | Kento-Post-View-Counter | <= 2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kento-post-view-counter/trunk/index.pProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/525b466d-137a-467b-8b4Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-15040?
CVE-2016-15040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Kento Post View Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'kento_pvc_geo' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.8 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplie...
How severe is CVE-2016-15040?
CVE-2016-15040 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-15040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kentothemes Kento-Post-View-Counter.