Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-14842 is a reported SQL injection issue in Mojoomla SMSmaster Multipurpose SMS Gateway for WordPress. A vulnerable site could expose database-backed application data through unsafe handling of an id parameter. The provided sources do not identify affected versions, a CVSS score, or a vendor patch.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority exposure if the plugin is present on public WordPress sites. Public exploit reference plus SQL injection risk justify prompt inventory and remediation, despite incomplete severity data.
Technical view
The CVE description states that SMSmaster Multipurpose SMS Gateway for WordPress allows SQL injection through the id parameter. The only exploit-context reference provided is Exploit-DB 42798. No CWE, CPE, affected-version range, patch version, or vendor advisory is included in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to WordPress environments running Mojoomla SMSmaster Multipurpose SMS Gateway. Exact affected versions are not supplied, so inventory confirmation is required before scoping impact.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB reference exists, which raises attacker awareness. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE record names the vulnerable product and id parameter, but omits versions, scoring, and fix details. Avoid assuming active exploitation or broad WordPress impact without local evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the SMSmaster plugin.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin if a supported fixed version exists.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no supported fix is available.
- Review database and application backups before remediation changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and installed version on each WordPress instance.
- Review web and WAF logs for suspicious id parameter activity.
- Check whether the plugin is reachable from the public internet.
- Document instances where version or patch status cannot be verified.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 42798CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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CWE details
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