Database query injection via unsanitized post_type
Published Feb 27, 2023 · Updated Mar 10, 2025
SQL injection in AyeCode Ltd GeoDirectory before 2.2.24 allows remote authenticated users with administrator access to alter database queries. The geodir_delete_dummy_data AJAX action places the attacker-controlled post_type parameter into a SQL statement without adequate sanitization or escaping, allowing appended SQL clauses and time-delay subqueries. A valid WordPress administrator session and action nonce are required; the published proof of concept demonstrates a five-second database delay, while broader query control is bounded by the WordPress database account's permissions.
Summary
What happened
SQL injection in AyeCode Ltd GeoDirectory before 2.2.24 allows remote authenticated users with administrator access to alter database queries. The geodir_delete_dummy_data AJAX action places the attacker-controlled post_type parameter into a SQL statement without adequate sanitization or escaping, allowing appended SQL clauses and time-delay subqueries. A valid WordPress administrator session and action nonce are required; the published proof of concept demonstrates a five-second database delay, while broader query control is bounded by the WordPress database account's permissions.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2023-0278
- Published
- Feb 27, 2023
- Updated
- Mar 10, 2025
- Vendor
- AyeCode Ltd
- Product
- GeoDirectory
- Classifications
- CWE-89, T1190
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- admin
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Feb 27, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Mar 10, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
Exploitability
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- Affected versionversion=0 <2.2.24
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Public exploit references
- WPScan geodir_delete_dummy_data time-delay proof of conceptproof of concept · validated
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