Vulnerability Description
WordPress before 4.8.3 is affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi) in plugins and themes, as demonstrated by a "double prepare" approach, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14723.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101638Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2017/10/disclosure-wordpress-wpdb-sql-injection-technIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.8.3Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/a2693fd8602e3263b5925b9d799ddd5772Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00003.html
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/10/wordpress-4-8-3-security-release/Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8941Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101638Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2017/10/disclosure-wordpress-wpdb-sql-injection-technIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.8.3Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/a2693fd8602e3263b5925b9d799ddd5772Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00003.html
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/10/wordpress-4-8-3-security-release/Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8941Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16510?
CVE-2017-16510 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). WordPress before 4.8.3 is affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi) in plugins and themes, as demonstrated by a "do...
How severe is CVE-2017-16510?
CVE-2017-16510 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-2017-16510?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.