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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 lucidcrew WP Forum Server forum-server allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Forum Server: from n/a through <= 1.8.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Forum Server versions 1.8.2 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability in a high-privilege function. An authenticated administrator can craft malicious input to read sensitive database information or cause service disruption. The vulnerability requires admin-level access and does not allow data modification.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data from the site database or cause the site to become unavailable.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account compromise could expose your database contents or disrupt forum functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.
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