CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-9175

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The wpDataTables plugin version 1.5.3 and earlier contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the wpdatatables.php file. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the table_id parameter in a get_wdtable action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the database, potentially resulting in data leakage or modification. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using this plugin.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the wpDataTables plugin to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, conducting a security audit of the application is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

SQL injection vulnerability in wpdatatables.php in the wpDataTables plugin 1.5.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the table_id parameter in a get_wdtable action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS