CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-5611

SQL injection vulnerability in wp-includes/class-wp-query.php in WP_Query in WordPress before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by leveraging the presence of an affected ...

Vulnerability Description

SQL injection vulnerability in wp-includes/class-wp-query.php in WP_Query in WordPress before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by leveraging the presence of an affected plugin or theme that mishandles a crafted post type name.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress<= 4.7.1
DebianDebian Linux8.0
OracleData Integrator11.1.1.9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5611?

CVE-2017-5611 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). SQL injection vulnerability in wp-includes/class-wp-query.php in WP_Query in WordPress before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by leveraging the presence of an affected ...

How severe is CVE-2017-5611?

CVE-2017-5611 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-2017-5611?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Debian Debian Linux, Oracle Data Integrator.