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CVE-2016-11000: The wp-ultimate-exporter plugin through 1.1 for WordPress has SQL injection via the export_type_name parame...

The wp-ultimate-exporter plugin through 1.1 for WordPress has SQL injection via the export_type_name parameter.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2016-11000 is an SQL injection flaw in the wp-ultimate-exporter WordPress plugin through version 1.1. If vulnerable functionality is reachable, database queries could potentially be manipulated. The public record does not provide CVSS, a confirmed fix version, or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize discovery and removal decisions for affected WordPress sites. Business urgency is uncertain because severity and exploit evidence are incomplete, but SQL injection in a plugin can become serious if exposed on public or privileged systems.

Technical view

The CVE states that wp-ultimate-exporter through 1.1 has SQL injection via the export_type_name parameter. The bundle includes no CVSS vector, CWE, detailed affected CPEs, authentication context, or remediation advisory. References point to the WordPress plugin developers page and a Bugtraq disclosure.

Likely exposure

Likely limited to WordPress sites that installed wp-ultimate-exporter version 1.1 or earlier. Exposure depends on whether the vulnerable export path is present and reachable; the supplied sources do not specify required privileges or default access controls.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. The cited sources support public disclosure, but they do not confirm active exploitation, weaponization, or exploitation prerequisites. Treat internet-facing WordPress admin and export surfaces as higher concern until verified.

Researcher notes

Source detail is sparse. The key claim is SQL injection via export_type_name in wp-ultimate-exporter through 1.1. Do not assume exploitability, authentication requirements, or patch availability without reviewing the original advisory and current plugin status.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for wp-ultimate-exporter version 1.1 or earlier.
  • Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
  • Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed version or replacement.
  • Restrict export functionality to trusted administrators where continued use is required.
  • Monitor database and WordPress logs for suspicious export or query activity.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether wp-ultimate-exporter is installed on any WordPress instance.
  • Record installed plugin version and compare against through 1.1 exposure.
  • Verify whether export functionality is reachable by unauthenticated or low-privilege users.
  • Review web and application logs around export requests and plugin paths.
  • Document compensating controls if no vendor fix is available.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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