Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2007-10003 affects The Hackers Diet WordPress plugin through version 0.9.6b. A flaw in ajax_blurb.php can let a remote authenticated user influence database queries through the user parameter. Business risk is moderate: exposed WordPress sites using this old plugin could suffer limited data compromise, modification, or disruption.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability remediation unless the plugin is internet-facing on high-value WordPress sites. Prioritize faster if affected sites allow broad user registration or process sensitive data.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in the HTTP POST request handler ajax_blurb.php. Sources identify argument user as the manipulated input. CVSS v2 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, and single authentication required. Version 0.9.7b and commit 7dd8acf7cd8442609840037121074425d363b694 are cited as the fix.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations that still run The Hackers Diet Plugin version 0.9.6b or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, so anonymous exposure is not supported by the supplied evidence.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability may be initiated remotely, but the supplied CVSS vector requires authentication. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Treat any claim of in-the-wild exploitation as unverified unless new cited evidence appears.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sufficient for affected component, vulnerable parameter, authentication requirement, and fixed version. Details are incomplete on exact vulnerable code path and exploit prerequisites beyond authenticated remote POST handling. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation or broader WordPress impact.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade The Hackers Diet Plugin to version 0.9.7b.
- Verify deployed code includes patch commit 7dd8acf7cd8442609840037121074425d363b694.
- Inventory WordPress sites for The Hackers Diet Plugin versions 0.9.6b or earlier.
- Check the plugin repository or vendor guidance for additional remediation notes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether The Hackers Diet Plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and flag 0.9.6b or earlier.
- Review web logs for POST requests to ajax_blurb.php from authenticated sessions.
- After updating, confirm version 0.9.7b is deployed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.243803CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.243803CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/the-hackers-diet/commit/7dd8acf7cd8442609840037121074425d363b694CVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/the-hackers-diet/releases/tag/0.9.7bCVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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