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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 Jahertor WP Featured Entries wp-featured-entries allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Featured Entries: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Featured Entries versions 1.0 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability accessible to authenticated users with low privileges. An attacker can craft malicious input to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially reading sensitive data from the database or disrupting site availability. The vulnerability affects the entire WordPress installation due to scope change.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive database information or cause the site to become unavailable.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized access to database contents, including user credentials and private posts; possible site downtime.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
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