CVE-2017-16955

8.8 HIGH

Published: November 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the InLinks plugin through 1.1 for WordPress allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "keyword" parameter to /wp-admin/options-general.php?page=inlinks/inlinks.php.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145059/WordPress-In-Link-1.0-SQL-Injection.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8962

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145059/WordPress-In-Link-1.0-SQL-Injection.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8962

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.6%

71th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

Affected Vendors

inlinks_project

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