WordPress Video Gallery SQL Injection Scanner
Detects 'SQL Injection' vulnerability in WordPress Video Gallery affects v. <= 2.8.
Short Info
Level
Critical
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
3 weeks 6 hours
Scan only one
Domain, IPv4, Subdomain
Toolbox
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The WordPress Video Gallery is a popular plugin used by web administrators to showcase video content on WordPress sites. It is widely implemented due to its user-friendly interface and compatibility with various video formats, allowing seamless integration. Users and developers favor it for its customization capabilities and support for multiple video-sharing platforms. The plugin is employed extensively by content creators, online educators, and businesses to manage and display video assets efficiently on their websites. Despite its utility, vulnerabilities can arise, posing risks to site security and data integrity.
The SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the WordPress Video Gallery plugin, version 2.8 and below, arises from insufficient input sanitization and escaping before adding inputs into SQL statements. Such vulnerabilities can be exploited via AJAX actions accessible to unauthenticated users. The injection flaw allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries, which can be used to retrieve, modify, or delete database contents. Detecting this vulnerability is crucial, as SQL Injection remains one of the most dangerous security risks for web applications, often resulting in significant data breaches.
The vulnerability can be triggered through a specific parameter that is not properly sanitized, allowing for database queries to be altered. The exploit allows unauthorized users to inject SQL commands by appending them to the input fields used in AJAX requests, specifically targeting the "image_id" parameter. An attacker can concatenate additional SQL statements to existing queries, gaining unauthorized access to view or modify data. This specific vulnerability impacts the endpoints processing user inputs without appropriate validation measures.
Exploit of this SQL Injection vulnerability can result in unauthorized database access and data manipulation. Malicious attackers could retrieve sensitive information such as user credentials, inject malicious data, or even delete critical tables within the database. Such actions could compromise site integrity, leading to data breaches, financial loss, and damage to brand reputation. Additionally, threat actors might exploit this to gain further foothold within the network or escalate privileges, launching more complex attacks.
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