CVE-2017-16955

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the InLinks plugin through 1.1 for WordPress allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "keyword" parameter to /wp-admin/options-general.php?page=inlinks/inlinks.php.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.67% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wpvulndb.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8962 third party advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145059/WordPress-In-Link-1.0-SQL-Injection.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16955?
CVE-2017-16955 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16955?
To fix CVE-2017-16955, 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-2017-16955 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16955 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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