Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Older HD FLV PLayer WordPress plugin versions contain a SQL injection flaw in media add/update handling. A logged-in remote attacker could potentially affect website database confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Sites not running this legacy plugin are not exposed. Version 1.8 is identified as the fix.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy WordPress estates. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied evidence, but SQL injection against a public website can create business risk if the vulnerable plugin remains installed.
Technical view
CVE-2012-10011 is CWE-89 SQL injection in functions.php, affecting hd_add_media and hd_update_media through the name argument. The listed affected versions are 1.0 through 1.7. CVSS v2 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, and single authentication required. Patch commit 34d66b9f is cited.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with HD FLV PLayer Plugin versions 1.0 through 1.7 installed and reachable. The source bundle provides no CPEs and no vendor name, so asset discovery may require WordPress plugin inventory rather than product-based scanner matching.
Exploitation context
The sources describe remote exploitation with authentication required. KEV is false, and the provided bundle does not cite active exploitation in the wild. Public vulnerability and signature references exist, but the supplied evidence is not enough to claim current exploitation.
Researcher notes
Key uncertainty is operational exposure: the bundle names affected functions, argument, versions, CVSS, and fix, but does not provide exploit telemetry or detailed environmental prerequisites beyond authentication. Validate plugin presence and version before escalating severity.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade HD FLV PLayer Plugin to version 1.8 or later.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or unsupported.
- Check vendor or repository guidance before applying compensating controls.
- Restrict plugin administration to trusted, least-privileged accounts.
- Review database backups and monitoring for affected WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for HD FLV PLayer Plugin installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are not 1.0 through 1.7.
- Verify the fixed code or version 1.8 is deployed.
- Review WordPress accounts with plugin or media management access.
- Check logs for unusual authenticated plugin media activity.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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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.225350CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.225350CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/contus-hd-flv-player/commit/34d66b9f3231a0e2dc0e536a6fe615d736e863f7CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.