CVE-2007-1897: SQL Injection
First published: Mon Apr 09 2007(Updated: )
SQL injection vulnerability in xmlrpc (xmlrpc.php) in WordPress 2.1.2, and probably earlier, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a string parameter value in an XML RPC mt.setPostCategories method call, related to the post_id variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | =2.1.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.1 | |
| WordPress | <=2.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24751
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25108
- http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/4091
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1285
- http://www.notsosecure.com/folder2/2007/04/03/wordpress-212-xmlrpc-security-issues/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23294
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1245
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3656
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1897?
CVE-2007-1897 has a medium severity level due to its impact on SQL execution by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1897?
To fix CVE-2007-1897, update WordPress to version 2.1.3 or later to mitigate the SQL injection vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1897?
CVE-2007-1897 affects WordPress versions 2.1 and earlier, allowing vulnerabilities for remote authenticated users.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-1897?
CVE-2007-1897 is a SQL injection vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary SQL command execution.
Which WordPress versions are vulnerable to CVE-2007-1897?
WordPress versions 2.1.1 to 2.1.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2007-1897.
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