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
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.7.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Oracle | Data Integrator | 11.1.1.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95816Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037731Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/85384297a60900004e27e417eac56d2426PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-2-security-release/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8730PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95816Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037731Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/85384297a60900004e27e417eac56d2426PatchThird Party Advisory
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.