First published: Tue May 22 2007(Updated: )
SQL injection vulnerability in wp-admin/admin-ajax.php in WordPress before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cookie parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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WordPress | <=2.1.3 |
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CVE-2007-2821 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote SQL command execution.
To fix CVE-2007-2821, upgrade to WordPress version 2.2 or later to mitigate the SQL injection vulnerability.
CVE-2007-2821 affects all WordPress versions prior to 2.2, including version 2.1.3.
Yes, CVE-2007-2821 can be exploited remotely without user authentication, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
Exploiting CVE-2007-2821 can lead to data breaches, data manipulation, and potentially complete system compromise depending on the database privileges.