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CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
What the vulnerability does
Answer My Question 1.3 plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the 'id' POST parameter. Attackers can submit crafted SQL statements to the modal.php endpoint to extract sensitive database information including WordPress terms and configuration data.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Answer My Question versions 1.3 and later contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query handling. An attacker can inject malicious SQL commands through user input without authentication. This allows reading or modifying site data, including user credentials and sensitive information. Update to a patched version when available.
What an attacker can do
Read or modify database contents, including user credentials and site data.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal user data, modify site content, or compromise user accounts without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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