CVE-2017-18573

The simple-login-log plugin before 1.1.2 for WordPress has SQL injection

published August 22, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Watch out, WordPress users! The simple-login-log plugin version < 1.1.2 has a sneaky SQL injection vulnerability that could put your data at risk! Think of this vulnerability like someone slipping a fake order into a restaurant's kitchen. If the cooks trust it without checking, they could end up serving all sorts of unwanted dishes to their diners! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate your database, which might lead to unauthorized data access or even data loss. This could be quite damaging, particularly if sensitive user information is involved.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like someone slipping a fake order into a restaurant's kitchen. If the cooks trust it without checking, they could end up serving all sorts of unwanted dishes to their diners! This SQL injection flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through unsanitized input in the simple-login-log plugin, potentially compromising your database operations.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate your database, which might lead to unauthorized data access or even data loss. This could be quite damaging, particularly if sensitive user information is involved. Update the simple-login-log plugin to version 1.1.2 or later immediately. It's also a good idea to review your input validation processes to ensure other vulnerabilities aren't lurking. Don't forget to back up your data before making changes! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll enhance your site's security in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01799 · 78.2th percentile
Published
2019-08-22T12:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 12:34Z
    The simple-login-log plugin before 1.1.2 for WordPress has SQL injection
    cvelistv5