WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2020-10817 Modified

Custom Searchable Data Entry System: SQL injection

Custom Searchable Data Entry System is affected by SQL injection. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data.

CVE / CNA score 8.8 CVSS · cve@mitre.org
NVD score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Custom Searchable Data Entry System
Plugin slug
custom-searchable-data-entry-system
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Mar 27, 2020
Weakness
CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This CVE was published Mar 27, 2020 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Custom Searchable Data Entry System to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

The custom-searchable-data-entry-system (aka Custom Searchable Data Entry System) plugin through 1.7.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources