CVE-2018-12636Security SQL Injection
The iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before 7.0.3 for WordPress allows SQL Injection (by attackers with Admin privileges) via the logs page.
Published Jun 22, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 5a355a83-fece-4303-af37-8c01d159776a, WORDFENCE-5a355a83-fece-4303-af37-8c01d159776a
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-12636 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Security (Ithemes), better-wp-security (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including better-wp-security 7.0.3, Security 7.0.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/better-wp-security/#developers
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5a355a83-fece-4303-af37-8c01d159776a?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5a355a83-fece-4303-af37-8c01d159776a?source=api-scan
Description
The iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before 7.0.3 for WordPress allows SQL Injection (by attackers with Admin privileges) via the logs page.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SecurityIthemes | See advisory | 7.0.3 |
| better-wp-securitywordpress-plugin | See advisory | 7.0.3 |
Patched Releases
better-wp-security
7.0.3
Security
7.0.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 22, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorywordpress.org · better-wp-security
- advisorywordfence.com · 5a355a83-fece-4303-af37-8c01d159776a
- advisorywordfence.com · 5a355a83-fece-4303-af37-8c01d159776a
- exploitExploitDB-44943
- exploit44943
FAQ
Common Questions.
The iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before 7.0.3 for WordPress allows SQL Injection (by attackers with Admin privileges) via the logs page.
Affected: Security (Ithemes); better-wp-security (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including better-wp-security 7.0.3, Security 7.0.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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