What happened
The wp shortcut link and advertisement baner WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query on an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks and extract sensitive data from the database.
Affected versions
wp shortcut link and advertisement baner: 0 through 1.2.0 (semver) Fixed: See vendor advisory.
Why it matters
Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.
Detection & mitigation
- Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
- Review affected product exposure and access logs.
Public PoC references
No public PoC reference has passed the current publication threshold.