What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in edckwt Quran Shortcode quran-shortcode allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Quran Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Quran Shortcode versions 1.5 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database queries. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious SQL code to read sensitive data from the site's database, including user information and configuration details. The vulnerability also allows limited disruption of database availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site database, including user records and site configuration.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized access to user data, posts, and site configuration stored in the database.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (subscriber, contributor, or equivalent) on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated