Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-11530?

Affected: Chop Slider (Idangero) versions 3.0; chopslider (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-11530 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 27, 2024.

Is CVE-2020-11530 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-11530?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-11530?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2020-11530 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2020-11530

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

A blind SQL injection vulnerability is present in Chop Slider 3, a WordPress plugin.

Published May 8, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as f1d26326-c5c5-4993-aadf-298759eb873d

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-11530 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Chop Slider (Idangero), chopslider (wordpress-plugin).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 27, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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)

96%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

A blind SQL injection vulnerability is present in Chop Slider 3, a WordPress plugin. The vulnerability is introduced in the id GET parameter supplied to get_script/index.php, and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in the context of the WP database user.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Apr 27, 2024	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Apr 27, 2024	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Chop SliderIdangero	3.0	n/a
chopsliderwordpress-plugin	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 8, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 27, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 27, 2024
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

12 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

A blind SQL injection vulnerability is present in Chop Slider 3, a WordPress plugin.
Affected: Chop Slider (Idangero) versions 3.0; chopslider (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 27, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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