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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Brandon White Author Discussion author-discussion allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Author Discussion: from n/a through <= 0.2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Author Discussion versions 0.2.2 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability accessible to authenticated users. An attacker with low-level account access can craft malicious input to extract sensitive data from the database or disrupt site availability. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Extract sensitive data from the database or cause the site to become unavailable.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized database access and potential site downtime if the plugin is active and unpatched.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
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