Vulnerability Description
Wow Forms WordPress Plugin version 2.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary database information by exploiting an unescaped POST parameter. Attackers can inject SQL code through the 'mwpformid' parameter in requests to the admin-ajax.php endpoint with the 'send_mwp_form' action to extract sensitive database contents.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://wow-company.com/
- https://tad.group
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/mwp-forms/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41922
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wow-forms-wordpress-plugin-sql-injection
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-20244?
CVE-2017-20244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Wow Forms WordPress Plugin version 2.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary database information by exploiting an unescaped POST parameter. A...
How severe is CVE-2017-20244?
CVE-2017-20244 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-2017-20244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.