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Plain-English summary
This affects the WordPress Most Popular Posts Widget Plugin versions 0.1 through 0.8. A flaw in view-count handling can let a remote authenticated user trigger SQL injection, potentially exposing or modifying site data. Sources identify version 0.9 as the fix; no provided source shows active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites that use this plugin and allow user accounts. The issue is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but SQL injection can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical view
CVE-2015-10124 is CWE-89 in functions.php, affecting add_views/show_views. VulDB describes manipulation leading to SQL injection, remotely exploitable, with CVSS 2.0 6.5 AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P. The listed patch commit updates the affected component for version 0.9.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Most Popular Posts Widget Plugin versions 0.1 through 0.8. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, but the exact role or permission level is not provided in the bundle.
Exploitation context
The bundle supports remote exploitability and required authentication, but not public exploitation, KEV listing, or weaponized details. Treat internet-facing WordPress sites with the affected plugin as the main concern, especially where untrusted users can authenticate.
Researcher notes
The source bundle lacks request parameters, role requirements, and exploit telemetry. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exposure. Focus validation on plugin presence, version, patch status, and whether authenticated users can reach the affected view-count functionality.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Most Popular Posts Widget Plugin to version 0.9 or later.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or cannot be upgraded.
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for any additional hardening advice.
- Review database and WordPress logs for suspicious plugin-related activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Most Popular Posts Widget Plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are not 0.1 through 0.8.
- Verify the patched commit or version 0.9 is present where applicable.
- Check whether authenticated low-privilege users exist on affected sites.
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
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.241026CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.241026CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/most-popular-posts-widget-lite/commit/a99667d11ac8d320006909387b100e9a8b5c12e1CVE 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.