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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
WP AutoSuggest 0.24 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the wpas_keys parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to autosuggest.php with crafted wpas_keys values to extract sensitive database information from WordPress posts and other tables.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP AutoSuggest versions 0.24 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query handling. An attacker can craft malicious input to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially reading or modifying site data. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
What an attacker can do
Execute arbitrary SQL commands to read, modify, or delete database records.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access sensitive data, modify 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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