CVE-2015-9334

The email-newsletter plugin through 20.15 for WordPress has SQL injection

published August 22, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hidden vulnerability in the email-newsletter plugin for WordPress could allow SQL injection attacks, opening the door to your database! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can sneak into the kitchen and change the menu without being noticed — incredibly concerning when it comes to your data! An attacker could potentially manipulate your database, leading to unauthorized access, data loss, or even complete control of your site. This opens up a world of chaos that no one wants in their digital kitchen, right?

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can sneak into the kitchen and change the menu without being noticed — incredibly concerning when it comes to your data! This SQL injection vulnerability in the email-newsletter plugin allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code via input fields, which can compromise the integrity of your database and lead to severe data breaches.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate your database, leading to unauthorized access, data loss, or even complete control of your site. This opens up a world of chaos that no one wants in their digital kitchen, right? It's crucial to update the email-newsletter plugin to the latest version as it may include patches for this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure you sanitize all input fields and perform security audits regularly to identify and rectify potential weaknesses in your WordPress setup. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll help protect your site from SQL injection attacks and keep the data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02059 · 81.0th percentile
Published
2019-08-22T19:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 19:45Z
    The email-newsletter plugin through 20.15 for WordPress has SQL injection
    cvelistv5