WordPress wpDataTables Plugin <= 3.4.1 is vulnerable to a high priority SQL Injection

High priority Mitigate with Patchstack
<= 3.4.1Vulnerable version(s)
3.4.2Fixed version
WordPress plugin
No VDP
16 Mar, 2021

Get the fastest vulnerability mitigation with Patchstack!

Get started

Risks

CVSS 8.1

This vulnerability is highly dangerous and expected to become exploited.

Note by Patchstack

Please note that this vulnerability only affects the premium/pro version of the wpDataTables plugin. Since both free and premium versions use the same slug and name, they are not distinct from each other and fall under the same slug.

8.1

SQL Injection

This could allow a malicious actor to directly interact with your database, including but not limited to stealing information.

CVSS score is a way to evaluate and rank reported vulnerabilities in a standardized and repeatable way but which is not ideal for WordPress.

Solutions

We advise to mitigate or resolve the vulnerability immediately.

Automatically mitigate vulnerabilities and keep your websites safe.

Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block any attacks until you have updated to a fixed version.

Get the fastest vulnerability mitigation with Patchstack!

Get started

Update to version 3.4.2 or later.

Update to version 3.4.2 or later to resolve the vulnerability. Patchstack users can turn on auto-update for vulnerable plugins only.

Details

Have additional information or questions about this entry? Let us know.
Go to
WordPress plugin
No VDP

Weekly WordPress security intelligence delivered to your inbox.