CVE-2015-9335

The limit-attempts plugin before 1.1.1 for WordPress has SQL injection during IP address handling

published August 22, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An improperly sanitized IP address is the weak link in the limit-attempts plugin for WordPress, allowing sneaky SQL injections to creep in! 🐍 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check the ingredients in a delivery order — you could end up serving something harmful without even knowing it! This vulnerability could enable attackers to manipulate your database, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches. Picture a kitchen where anyone can change the recipe — it could result in a total mess!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check the ingredients in a delivery order — you could end up serving something harmful without even knowing it! The limit-attempts plugin before version 1.1.1 fails to adequately sanitize IP addresses, allowing SQL injection attacks that can compromise the database.

What to do

This vulnerability could enable attackers to manipulate your database, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches. Picture a kitchen where anyone can change the recipe — it could result in a total mess! To secure your WordPress site, update the limit-attempts plugin to version 1.1.1 or later immediately. Additionally, consider reviewing your database queries to ensure they're safe from injection attacks. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your site secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01795 · 78.1th percentile
Published
2019-08-22T12:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 12:17Z
    The limit-attempts plugin before 1.1.1 for WordPress has SQL injection during IP address handling
    cvelistv5