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Simple Ads Manager <= 2.9.4.116 - SQL Injection

The Simple Ads Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unspecified SQL Injection via the ‘whereClause’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.9.4.116 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 SQL Injection issue affecting the Plugin Simple Ads Manager. It affects Versions before 2.9.5.118 and is fixed in 2.9.5.118.

Published
Dec 30, 2015
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
simple-ads-manager
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.9.5.118, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Simple Ads Manager as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 2.9.5.118. Update Simple Ads Manager to 2.9.5.118 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
SQL Injection
Primary Fixed Version
2.9.5.118
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 2.9.5.118
Tracking ID
806e5056-5c29-49d0-9150-add6ee485758
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Identifier strength
806e5056-5c29-49d0-9150-add6ee485758

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Version evidence
Versions before 2.9.5.118

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
2.9.5.118

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions before 2.9.5.118.

Step 2

Confirm Simple Ads Manager is updated to 2.9.5.118 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
simple-ads-manager View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
2.9.5.118
Affected Versions
Versions before 2.9.5.118
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