Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Viral Quiz Maker - OnionBuzz plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress. One could exploit the points parameter in the ob_get_results ajax nopriv handler due to there being no sanitization prior to use in a SQL query in getResultByPointsTrivia. This allows an unauthenticated/unprivileged user to perform a SQL injection attack capable of remote code execution and information disclosure.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Onionbuzz | Onionbuzz | < 1.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/23/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/21/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/23/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/21/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-14231?
CVE-2019-14231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in the Viral Quiz Maker - OnionBuzz plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress. One could exploit the points parameter in the ob_get_results ajax nopriv handler due to there being no sa...
How severe is CVE-2019-14231?
CVE-2019-14231 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-2019-14231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Onionbuzz Onionbuzz.