CVE-2017-16510

Description

WordPress before 4.8.3 is affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi) in plugins and themes, as demonstrated by a "double prepare" approach, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14723.

Weakness classification

• CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Primary references

• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• cve@mitre.org — Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org
• cve@mitre.org — Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory