Short Name |
HTTP:SQL:INJ:WP-UNIVERSAL-POST |
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Severity |
Minor |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WordPress Universal Post Manager Plugin SQL Injection |
Release Date |
2011/04/21 |
Update Number |
1906 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known SQL injection vulnerability in the WordPress Universal Post Manager plugin. It is due to insufficient validation of the 'qid' or 'PID' parameters. An attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the SQL query logic to carry out unauthorized actions on the underlying database.
Universal Post Manager WordPress plugin is prone to multiple SQL-injection and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. Exploiting these issues could allow an attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials, compromise the application, access or modify data, or exploit latent vulnerabilities in the underlying database. Universal Post Manager 1.0.9 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.