CVE-2015-2292: SQL Injection

Published Mar 17, 2015
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Updated

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/class-bulk-editor-list-table.php in the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin before 1.5.7, 1.6.x before 1.6.4, and 1.7.x before 1.7.4 for WordPress allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) orderby or (2) order parameter in the wpseobulk-editor page to wp-admin/admin.php. NOTE: this can be leveraged using CSRF to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress<=1.5.6
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.6.0
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.6.1
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.6.2
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.6.3
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.7.1
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.7.2
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.7.3
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.7.3.1
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.7.3.2
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress=1.7.3.3

Event History

Mar 17, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2292?

CVE-2015-2292 is classified as a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability that can allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2292?

To fix CVE-2015-2292, update the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin to version 1.5.7 or later, or 1.6.4 or later, or 1.7.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-2292?

Users of the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin versions prior to 1.5.7, 1.6.x before 1.6.4, and 1.7.x before 1.7.4 are affected by CVE-2015-2292.

4

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2015-2292?

Exploiting CVE-2015-2292 could lead to unauthorized access to the database, allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete data.

5

What specific parameters are vulnerable in CVE-2015-2292?

CVE-2015-2292 is vulnerable due to SQL injection in the order_by and order parameters.

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