CVE-2018-16159Gift Vouchers SQL Injection
The Gift Vouchers plugin through 2.0.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection via the template_id parameter in a wp-admin/admin-ajax.php wpgv_doajax_front_template request.
Published Aug 30, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as WORDFENCE-c42428c6-5d9d-4679-91fe-8ec6f3a3bf9e, c42428c6-5d9d-4679-91fe-8ec6f3a3bf9e
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-16159 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Gift Vouchers (Codemenschen), gift-voucher (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gift Vouchers <=2.0.1, gift-voucher 4.1.8, Gift Vouchers 2.0.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
50%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 14, 2023
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
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The Gift Vouchers plugin through 2.0.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection via the template_id parameter in a wp-admin/admin-ajax.php wpgv_doajax_front_template request.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Gift VouchersCodemenschen | See advisory | 2.0.1 |
| gift-voucherwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 4.1.8 |
Patched Releases
Gift Vouchers
<=2.0.1
gift-voucher
4.1.8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 30, 2018
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorywpvulndb.com · 9117
- advisorywordfence.com · c42428c6-5d9d-4679-91fe-8ec6f3a3bf9e
- advisorywordfence.com · c42428c6-5d9d-4679-91fe-8ec6f3a3bf9e
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Gift Vouchers plugin through 2.0.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection via the template_id parameter in a wp-admin/admin-ajax.php wpgv_doajax_front_template request.
Affected: Gift Vouchers (Codemenschen); gift-voucher (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Gift Vouchers <=2.0.1, gift-voucher 4.1.8, Gift Vouchers 2.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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