CVE-2018-12636: SQL Injection
First published: Fri Jun 22 2018(Updated: )
The iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before 7.0.3 for WordPress allows SQL Injection (by attackers with Admin privileges) via the logs page.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ithemes Security | <7.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd0e44e8ef71eeaaa3cf3d1b8b41eb25894372e2995ec908ce7624d26@%3Ccommits.pulsar.apache.org%3E
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-wp-security/#developers
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44943/
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd0e44e8ef71eeaaa3cf3d1b8b41eb25894372e2995ec908ce7624d26%40%3Ccommits.pulsar.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12636?
CVE-2018-12636 is a vulnerability in the iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before version 7.0.3 for WordPress that allows SQL Injection by attackers with Admin privileges via the logs page.
How severe is CVE-2018-12636?
CVE-2018-12636 has a severity rating of high, with a severity value of 7.2.
How does CVE-2018-12636 affect the iThemes Security plugin?
CVE-2018-12636 affects the iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before version 7.0.3 for WordPress.
How can the SQL Injection vulnerability be exploited?
The SQL Injection vulnerability in CVE-2018-12636 can be exploited by attackers with Admin privileges via the logs page.
How can I fix CVE-2018-12636?
To fix CVE-2018-12636, update the iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin to version 7.0.3 or later.
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