CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe Askeet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection through the 'sql_query' parameter in multiple AJAX actions, allowing authenticated users with Administrator-level access to manipulate SQL queries. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive database information due to the bypassing of security filters using MySQL conditional comments. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize applying patches or mitigating measures to protect against potential data breaches.
Original NVD Description
The Askeet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'sql_query' parameter in multiple AJAX actions (askeet_execute_sql_query, askeet_export_all_results) in all versions up to, and including, 3.0. This is due to the askeet_is_safe_query() filter being bypassable using MySQL conditional comments (e.g., /*!UNION*/). The filter strips regular block comments before checking for forbidden SQL keywords, but MySQL interprets conditional comments as executable code. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.