WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2020-5766 Modified

Srs Simple Hits Counter: SQL injection

Srs Simple Hits Counter is affected by SQL injection. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data.

CVE / CNA score 7.5 CVSS · vulnreport@tenable.com
NVD score 7.5 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Srs Simple Hits Counter
Plugin slug
srs-simple-hits-counter
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 13, 2020
Weakness
CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This CVE was published Jul 13, 2020 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Srs Simple Hits Counter 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

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in SRS Simple Hits Counter Plugin for WordPress 1.0.3 and 1.0.4 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to determine the value of database fields.

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

Primary and upstream sources