CVE-2019-25218: Photo Gallery Slideshow & Masonry Tiled Gallery <= 1.0.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) SQL Injection
The Photo Gallery Slideshow & Masonry Tiled Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'id' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-25218?
CVE-2019-25218 is classified as a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25218?
To fix CVE-2019-25218, update the Photo Gallery Slideshow & Masonry Tiled Gallery plugin to version 1.0.4 or later.
What are the affected versions of CVE-2019-25218?
CVE-2019-25218 affects all versions of the Photo Gallery Slideshow & Masonry Tiled Gallery plugin up to and including version 1.0.3.
What impact does CVE-2019-25218 have on my website?
Exploitation of CVE-2019-25218 could allow unauthorized access to your database, leading to data theft or manipulation.
Is there any other mitigation for CVE-2019-25218 apart from updating?
Aside from updating the plugin, it is advisable to implement web application firewalls to help filter and block malicious SQL queries.