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CVE-2014-8621: SQL injection vulnerability in the Store Locator plugin 2.3 through 3.11 for WordPress allows remote attack...

SQL injection vulnerability in the Store Locator plugin 2.3 through 3.11 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sl_custom_field parameter to sl-xml.php.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2014-8621 is a SQL injection issue in the WordPress Store Locator plugin versions 2.3 through 3.11. A remote attacker could use the vulnerable plugin endpoint to run database queries. Business impact depends on stored site data and database permissions, but exposed WordPress sites should treat this as a data-risk issue.

Executive priority

Prioritize externally reachable WordPress sites that store customer, location, or operational data. The issue is old, but exposed legacy plugins are common and SQL injection can create meaningful data exposure. Absence from KEV lowers urgency compared with exploited vulnerabilities, but it should still be remediated promptly if found.

Technical view

The vulnerability is reported in sl-xml.php, where the sl_custom_field parameter can be used for arbitrary SQL command execution. The bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE mapping, vendor advisory, or confirmed fixed release. The structured affected CPE data is incomplete, so validation must rely on WordPress plugin inventory and version checks.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running the Store Locator plugin versions 2.3 through 3.11. Publicly reachable WordPress sites are the main concern. The source bundle does not provide reliable CPEs, so asset matching should not depend on automated CPE data alone.

Exploitation context

The sources describe a remotely reachable SQL injection vector, but the bundle does not identify active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Treat exploit availability and real-world abuse as unconfirmed unless validated from separate threat intelligence.

Researcher notes

The strongest facts are the affected version range, endpoint, and parameter from the CVE description. Evidence gaps include no CVSS, no CWE, incomplete affected product metadata, no confirmed patch statement, and no supported active-exploitation claim. Avoid relying on CPE matching for detection.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify WordPress sites running the Store Locator plugin.
  • Check installed Store Locator versions against 2.3 through 3.11.
  • Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed version or migration path.
  • Disable or remove the plugin where it is unnecessary.
  • Review database account privileges used by affected WordPress installations.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress plugins across public and internal sites.
  • Confirm whether sl-xml.php exists on sites using Store Locator.
  • Review web logs for requests referencing sl_custom_field.
  • Check database logs for suspicious queries from WordPress accounts.
  • Document findings where CPE-based scanners miss the plugin.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
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Unknown
CVSS
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Known Exploited
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