Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-4018 is a SQL injection flaw in the FeedWordPress WordPress plugin before 2015.0514. An authenticated remote user could run arbitrary SQL through a syndication update path. The business risk is highest for legacy WordPress sites still running the vulnerable plugin. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations using FeedWordPress before 2015.0514, especially where authenticated users can access the affected syndication update workflow. Treat as a legacy high-priority cleanup item. It is old, but arbitrary SQL against WordPress can expose or alter site data if vulnerable installations remain. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FeedWordPress to 2015.0514 or later if still installed.; If upgrade status is unclear, check the vendor changelog and current plugin guidance.; Remove FeedWordPress where it is no longer required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/feedwordpress/changelog/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 37067CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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