CVE-2016-20072 — HIGH (8.2)

Vulnerability Description

BBS e-Franchise 1.1.1 plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the uid parameter. Attackers can craft requests to pages using the plugin's shortcode with UNION-based SQL injection in the uid parameter to extract sensitive data from the WordPress database including user information and taxonomy terms.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-20072?

CVE-2016-20072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). BBS e-Franchise 1.1.1 plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the uid pa...

How severe is CVE-2016-20072?

CVE-2016-20072 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20072?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.