CVE-2014-1854:SQL injection vulnerability in library/clicktracker.php in the AdRotate Pro plugin 3.9 through 3.9.5 and AdRotate Free plugin 3.9 through 3.9.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the track parameter.

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The AdRotate Pro plugin version 3.9 through 3.9.5 and AdRotate Free plugin version 3.9 through 3.9.4 for WordPress are affected by a SQL injection vulnerability in the library/clicktracker.php file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the track parameter. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database or perform unauthorized actions.

Overview

This CVE describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the AdRotate Pro and AdRotate Free plugins for WordPress, versions 3.9 through 3.9.5 and 3.9 through 3.9.4 respectively. The vulnerability exists in the clicktracker.php file, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the track parameter.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update the AdRotate Pro and AdRotate Free plugins to versions 3.9.6 and 3.9.5 respectively or later. It is crucial to keep plugins and software up to date to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Additionally, website administrators should sanitize user input and implement proper input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks.

References

  1. IBM X-Force Exchange: adrotate-track-sql-injection(91253)
  2. AdRotate Plugin Official Announcement: AdRotate Pro 3.9.6 and AdRotate Free 3.9.5
  3. SecurityFocus Mailing List: 20140220 SQL Injection in AdRotate
  4. High-Tech Bridge Advisory: HTB23201
  5. SecurityFocus BID: 65709
  6. Exploit-DB: 31834
  7. Secunia Advisory: 57079

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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