WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2021-25054 Modified

WPcalc: SQL injection

WPcalc 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 · contact@wpscan.com
NVD score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
WPcalc
Plugin slug
wpcalc
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jan 10, 2022
Weakness
CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This CVE was published Jan 10, 2022 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WPcalc 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 WPcalc WordPress plugin through 2.1 does not sanitize user input into the 'did' parameter and uses it in a SQL statement, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection vulnerability.

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