Description
WordPress Plugin WP Forum Server is prone to an SQL injection vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in an SQL query. A successful exploit will allow an attacker to compromise the application, access or modify data, or exploit vulnerabilities in the underlying database. WordPress Plugin WP Forum Server version 1.7 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 1.7.1 or latest
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49598/exploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17828/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/view/105024/wpwpforum17-sql.txt
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