CVE-2016-15040

Kento Post View Counter <= 2.8 - SQL Injection

Description

The Kento Post View Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'kento_pvc_geo' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.8 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: n/a Kento Post View Counter
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-15040?
CVE-2016-15040 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-15040?
To fix CVE-2016-15040, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-15040 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-15040 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-15040?
CVE-2016-15040 affects n/a Kento Post View Counter.
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