Comments - wpDiscuz <= 5.3.5 - Blind SQL Injection via order Parameter

9.8
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
CVE CVE-2020-13640
CVSS 9.8 (Critical)
Publicly Published June 12, 2020
Last Updated December 16, 2022
Researcher asterite

Description

A SQL injection issue in the gVectors wpDiscuz plugin 5.3.5 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order parameter of a wpdLoadMoreComments request. (No 7.x versions are affected.)

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Vulnerability Details for Comments – wpDiscuz

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug wpdiscuz (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 5.3.6, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • < 5.3.6
Patched Version
  • 5.3.6

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