CVE-2016-10916

The appointment-booking-calendar plugin before 1.1.24 for WordPress has SQL injection, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7319

published August 22, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the appointment-booking-calendar plugin for WordPress! Just a forgettable update could turn this tool into a treasure trove for attackers. 🔍 Think of this vulnerability as a poorly designed reservation system at a restaurant. If a diner can simply scribble in any dish they want on the booking form, they might just end up ordering the chef's secret recipes without anyone noticing! This SQL injection flaw could allow attackers to run arbitrary queries against your database. If exploited, they could access sensitive information, modify records, or even delete key data, which could be absolutely devastating for your site’s integrity.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a poorly designed reservation system at a restaurant. If a diner can simply scribble in any dish they want on the booking form, they might just end up ordering the chef's secret recipes without anyone noticing! The vulnerability in the appointment-booking-calendar plugin allows an attacker to manipulate SQL queries through unsanitized user input, breaching database security measures.

What to do

This SQL injection flaw could allow attackers to run arbitrary queries against your database. If exploited, they could access sensitive information, modify records, or even delete key data, which could be absolutely devastating for your site’s integrity. Immediate action is vital! Update the plugin to version 1.1.24 or later to patch this vulnerability. Regularly audit all database interactions and implement prepared statements to prevent SQL injections in the future. You've got this! Stay proactive and make sure your website is secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01815 · 78.4th percentile
Published
2019-08-22T12:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 12:11Z
    The appointment-booking-calendar plugin before 1.1.24 for WordPress has SQL injection, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7319
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