First published: Mon Jan 30 2017(Updated: )
SQL injection vulnerability in wp-includes/class-wp-query.php in WP_Query in WordPress before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by leveraging the presence of an affected plugin or theme that mishandles a crafted post type name.
Credit: security@debian.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
WordPress | <=4.7.1 | |
Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
Oracle Data Integrator | =11.1.1.9.0 | |
Oracle Data Integrator | =12.2.1.3.0 | |
Oracle Data Integrator | =12.2.1.4.0 | |
<=4.7.1 | ||
=8.0 | ||
=9.0 | ||
=11.1.1.9.0 | ||
=12.2.1.3.0 | ||
=12.2.1.4.0 |
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CVE-2017-5611 has been classified as high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
To fix CVE-2017-5611, update WordPress to version 4.7.2 or later and ensure all plugins and themes are also updated.
WordPress versions prior to 4.7.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-5611.
Yes, CVE-2017-5611 can be exploited if a plugin or theme mishandles a crafted post type name in WordPress.
CVE-2017-5611 primarily affects WordPress, but other applications such as specific versions of Oracle Data Integrator and Debian Linux may also be susceptible depending on their configurations.