CVE-2017-16510 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting WordPress before version 4.8.3, specifically within the $wpdb->prepare() function. This flaw, distinct from CVE-2017-14723, allows for the creation of unexpected and unsafe queries in plugins and themes, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), it presents a low-complexity network-based attack vector with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, its high FAUCET Risk Score of 84/100 indicates a substantial inherent risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.8.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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