CVE-2021-43408
WordPress Duplicate Post SQL Injection Vulnerability
Description
The "Duplicate Post" WordPress plugin up to and including version 1.1.9 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. SQL injection vulnerabilities occur when client supplied data is included within an SQL Query insecurely. SQL Injection can typically be exploited to read, modify and delete SQL table data. In many cases it also possible to exploit features of SQL server to execute system commands and/or access the local file system. This particular vulnerability can be exploited by any authenticated user who has been granted access to use the Duplicate Post plugin. By default, this is limited to Administrators, however the plugin presents the option to permit access to the Editor, Author, Contributor and Subscriber roles.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 19, 2021, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 6:29 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2021-43408 has a 5 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-43408.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://appcheck-ng.com/security-advisory-duplicate-post-wordpress-plugin-sql-injection-vulnerability/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/copy-delete-posts/tags/1.2.0/post/handler.php#L510 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://appcheck-ng.com/security-advisory-duplicate-post-wordpress-plugin-sql-injection-vulnerability/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/copy-delete-posts/tags/1.2.0/post/handler.php#L510 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-43408 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-43408
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2021-43408 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2021-43408 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://appcheck-ng.com/security-advisory-duplicate-post-wordpress-plugin-sql-injection-vulnerability/ Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/copy-delete-posts/tags/1.2.0/post/handler.php#L510 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 24, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://appcheck-ng.com/security-advisory-duplicate-post-wordpress-plugin-sql-injection-vulnerability/ No Types Assigned https://appcheck-ng.com/security-advisory-duplicate-post-wordpress-plugin-sql-injection-vulnerability/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/copy-delete-posts/tags/1.2.0/post/handler.php#L510 No Types Assigned https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/copy-delete-posts/tags/1.2.0/post/handler.php#L510 Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-89 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:duplicate_post_project:duplicate_post:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (including) 1.1.9 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 22, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The Duplicate Post WordPress plugin up to and including version 1.1.9 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. SQL injection vulnerabilities occur when client supplied data is included within an SQL Query insecurely. SQL Injection can typically be exploited to read, modify and delete SQL table data. In many cases it also possible to exploit features of SQL server to execute system commands and/or access the local file system. This particular vulnerability can be exploited by any authenticated user who has been granted access to use the Duplicate Post plugin. By default, this is limited to Administrators, however the plugin presents the option to permit access to the Editor, Author, Contributor and Subscriber roles. The "Duplicate Post" WordPress plugin up to and including version 1.1.9 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. SQL injection vulnerabilities occur when client supplied data is included within an SQL Query insecurely. SQL Injection can typically be exploited to read, modify and delete SQL table data. In many cases it also possible to exploit features of SQL server to execute system commands and/or access the local file system. This particular vulnerability can be exploited by any authenticated user who has been granted access to use the Duplicate Post plugin. By default, this is limited to Administrators, however the plugin presents the option to permit access to the Editor, Author, Contributor and Subscriber roles.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
Base CVSS Score: 9
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
31.28 }} -22.64%
score
0.96377
percentile