CVE-2020-12104: SQL Injection

Published May 5, 2020
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Updated

The Import feature in the wp-advanced-search plugin 3.3.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection via an uploaded .sql file. An attacker can use this to execute SQL commands without any validation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Internet-formation Wp-advanced-search Wordpress<3.3.7
Wp-advanced-search Project Wp-advanced-search Wordpress<3.3.7

Event History

May 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the wp-advanced-search plugin?

The vulnerability ID for the wp-advanced-search plugin is CVE-2020-12104.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-12104?

The severity level of CVE-2020-12104 is high (8.8).

3

How does the vulnerability in the wp-advanced-search plugin occur?

The vulnerability in the wp-advanced-search plugin occurs due to authenticated SQL injection via an uploaded .sql file.

4

What is the affected version of the wp-advanced-search plugin?

The affected version of the wp-advanced-search plugin is 3.3.6.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-12104?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12104 by executing SQL commands without any validation.

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