SQL Injection in Check & Log Email WordPress Plugin

Executive Summary

This is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Check & Log Email WordPress plugin before version 2.0.15. It occurs because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape user-supplied parameters before using them in SQL database queries. This flaw allows authenticated users with administrator privileges to inject malicious SQL code into queries.

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Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the Check & Log Email WordPress plugin version is below 2.0.15. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files for version details. Test for SQL injection by sending crafted requests to vulnerable parameters 'd' and 's' and observe responses for time delays or data extraction.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker with admin access could exploit this to manipulate the WordPress database, potentially stealing sensitive data like user credentials, modifying or deleting database contents, or gaining complete control of the website. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or website defacement.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of personal data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements. For HIPAA, it may compromise protected health information security. Both standards require proper safeguards against unauthorized data access, which this vulnerability undermines.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update the Check & Log Email WordPress plugin to version 2.0.15 or later to address the SQL injection vulnerability.

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