Serious security flaw discovered in WordPress encryption widget
Key Takeaways
- Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency has warned of a serious vulnerability in the “Cryptocurrency Widget – Price Indicator and Coin List” plugin for WordPress that threatens sensitive information.
- This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute SQL injection attacks via the ‘coinslist’ parameter, potentially compromising the security of websites using plugin versions 2.0 through 2.6.5.
- NVD also raises concerns about cybersecurity risks associated with vulnerabilities in certain versions of Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots.
that much Cryptocurrency Widget “Price indicators and coin list” Within WordPressA web content management system has been released. Marked as a critical vulnerability that could potentially expose sensitive dataThis is detailed in a security alert from Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA).
This warning applies to versions 2.0 through 2.65. Plugin according to cybersecurity program CVE. The vendor for these versions was identified as “narinder-singh”.
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weaknessAs described in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD): Caused by SQL injection flaw Within the plugin’s ‘coinslist’ parameter. This flaw exposes the website to potential exploitation. Allow attackers to inject malicious SQL queriesIt can compromise the integrity of your website’s database and potentially lead to sensitive information being extracted.
Singapore’s cyber emergency response team, SingCERT, issued a security bulletin highlighting the seriousness of the vulnerability, labeling it egregious. The severity scale is 9.8/10.. This highlights that there are serious risks for websites that use plugins.
Despite efforts to patch and update versions vulnerable to vulnerabilities, Website using them are at risk of exploitation.
Websites using the “Price Ticker & Coins List” plugin for WordPress should immediately resolve SQL injection flaws to mitigate the potential exposure of sensitive data. Immediate action is essential to protect against unauthorized access and maintain cybersecurity standards.
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