CVE-2017-15919

The ultimate-form-builder-lite plugin before 1.3.7 for WordPress has SQL Injection, with resultant PHP Object Injection, via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php

published October 26, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection in the ultimate-form-builder-lite plugin could let attackers pull off a stealthy heist of your database! Imagine a restaurant where a chef takes any random ingredient without checking the order — one misstep could lead to a disastrous meal. That's how this SQL injection works; the server accepts unsanitized inputs like it's serving up mystery dishes without reading the labels! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate your database to fetch sensitive data or even execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a full breach. It's like letting someone into your kitchen with a recipe book — they could mix up anything they want!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where a chef takes any random ingredient without checking the order — one misstep could lead to a disastrous meal. That's how this SQL injection works; the server accepts unsanitized inputs like it's serving up mystery dishes without reading the labels! This vulnerability allows SQL injection via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, leading to PHP Object Injection, where crafted input can execute malicious code on the server, bypassing standard security checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate your database to fetch sensitive data or even execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a full breach. It's like letting someone into your kitchen with a recipe book — they could mix up anything they want! Upgrade the ultimate-form-builder-lite plugin to version 1.3.7 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, consider auditing your input validation and sanitization processes to bolster overall security. You've got this! With these steps, you'll have your WordPress site secured in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02798 · 86.3th percentile
Published
2017-10-26T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 OCT 18:00Z
    The ultimate-form-builder-lite plugin before 1.3.7 for WordPress has SQL Injection, with resultant PHP Object Injection, via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php
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