CWE
89 NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4154: SQL Injection

First published: Fri Aug 03 2007(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in options.php in WordPress 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page_options parameter to (1) options-general.php, (2) options-writing.php, (3) options-reading.php, (4) options-discussion.php, (5) options-privacy.php, (6) options-permalink.php, (7) options-misc.php, and possibly other unspecified components.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress=2.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4154?

    CVE-2007-4154 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4154?

    To fix CVE-2007-4154, you should upgrade your WordPress installation to version 2.2.2 or later which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-4154?

    CVE-2007-4154 affects WordPress version 2.2.1, specifically those installations allowing remote authenticated administrators access.

  • What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2007-4154?

    CVE-2007-4154 allows attackers to perform SQL injection attacks, potentially compromising the database and modifying data.

  • Is there a specific workaround for CVE-2007-4154?

    There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2007-4154, so upgrading to a secure version is strongly recommended.

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