Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old SQL injection in the MacGuru BLOG Engine plugin for e107. A remote attacker could manipulate the uid parameter so the database runs unintended SQL. Legacy sites still using the affected plugin face data exposure or site compromise risk. No provided source shows current active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy e107 installations with MacGuru BLOG Engine plugin 2.2 or reported affected 2.1.4 installed and reachable from the internet. Treat as high priority only where legacy e107 with this plugin is present. If absent, no action is needed beyond documenting the inventory result. Mitigation focus: Inventory e107 sites for MacGuru BLOG Engine plugin use.; Remove the plugin if it is not required.; Check vendor or archive guidance for a fixed plugin version..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 5666CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 6346CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 6856CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- blogengine-macgurublog-sql-injection(42715)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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