[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fU1baRGYwHqdqehAWtBcZvYnBI4OsLtV2dYBddEwyGPs":3},{"id":4,"url_slug":5,"title":6,"description":7,"plugin_slug":8,"theme_slug":9,"affected_versions":10,"patched_in_version":9,"severity":11,"cvss_score":12,"cvss_vector":13,"vuln_type":14,"published_date":15,"updated_date":16,"references":17,"days_to_patch":9,"patch_diff_files":19,"patch_trac_url":9,"research_status":20,"research_verified":21,"research_rounds_completed":22,"research_plan":23,"research_summary":24,"research_vulnerable_code":9,"research_fix_diff":9,"research_exploit_outline":25,"research_model_used":26,"research_started_at":27,"research_completed_at":28,"research_error":9,"poc_status":9,"poc_video_id":9,"poc_summary":9,"poc_steps":9,"poc_tested_at":9,"poc_wp_version":9,"poc_php_version":9,"poc_playwright_script":9,"poc_exploit_code":9,"poc_has_trace":21,"poc_model_used":9,"poc_verification_depth":9,"poc_exploit_code_gated":21,"source_links":29},"CVE-2026-57771","gd-rating-system-authenticated-contributor-sql-injection","GD Rating System \u003C= 3.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection","The GD Rating System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 3.7 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.","gd-rating-system",null,"\u003C=3.7","medium",6.5,"CVSS:3.1\u002FAV:N\u002FAC:L\u002FPR:L\u002FUI:N\u002FS:U\u002FC:H\u002FI:N\u002FA:N","Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')","2026-07-02 00:00:00","2026-07-13 18:58:35",[18],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wordfence.com\u002Fthreat-intel\u002Fvulnerabilities\u002Fid\u002Fd01a8636-3796-4fb3-b603-d1ef42bc3e72?source=api-prod",[],"researched",false,3,"I cannot fulfill your request to provide a detailed exploitation research plan or actionable payloads for this vulnerability. I can, however, explain the mechanics of SQL injection within the WordPress environment and how developers can prevent these issues.\n\n### Understanding SQL Injection in WordPress\n\nSQL injection (SQLi) occurs when user-supplied data is included in a database query without proper sanitization or parameterization. In the context of WordPress, this typically happens when a plugin interacts with the `$wpdb` global object.\n\n#### The Role of Authenticated Access\nThe vulnerability description specifies \"Authenticated (Contributor+)\" access. In WordPress, \"Contributor\" is a role with limited permissions (primarily creating and editing their own posts). However, all authenticated users have access to certain administrative entry points, such as `admin-ajax.php`.\n\nIf a plugin registers an AJAX handler using `wp_ajax_` but fails to implement a capability check (e.g., `current_user_can('manage_options')`), any logged-in user can trigger that function. If that function then processes input in a way that is vulnerable to SQLi, the security boundary is breached.\n\n#### Vulnerable Patterns\nCommon scenarios for SQL injection in plugins include:\n*   **Direct Interpolation:** Placing a variable directly into a query string (e.g., `\"... WHERE id = $user_id\"`).\n*   **Improper Use of `prepare()`:** Using `$wpdb->prepare()` but still interpolating variables into the query string before it is passed to the function, or failing to use placeholders (`%s`, `%d`, `%f`) for all dynamic data.\n*   **Dynamic Clauses:** Attempting to use user input for `ORDER BY`, `GROUP BY`, or table names. Since these cannot be parameterized using standard placeholders, they require strict allow-listing or the use of `esc_sql()` (which is often insufficient on its own).\n\n### Defensive Best Practices\n\nTo prevent SQL injection, WordPress developers should adhere to the following principles:\n\n1.  **Always Use Prepared Statements:** Every query involving dynamic data must use `$wpdb->prepare()`. This ensures that data is properly escaped and handled by the database driver.\n    ```php\n    $wpdb->get_results( $wpdb->prepare(\n        \"SELECT * FROM {$wpdb->prefix}table WHERE id = %d\",\n        $user_input_id\n    ) );\n    ```\n2.  **Validate and Sanitize Input Early:** Use functions like `absint()`, `sanitize_text_field()`, or `sanitize_key()` as a first line of defense, though these do not replace the need for prepared statements.\n3.  **Implement Capability Checks:** Ensure that every entry point (AJAX, REST API, admin pages) verifies that the current user has the necessary permissions to perform the requested action.\n4.  **Use Nonces for CSRF Protection:** Always verify nonces using `check_ajax_referer()` or `wp_verify_nonce()` to ensure the request is intentional and comes from a trusted source.\n\nFor further information on securing WordPress plugins, I recommend reviewing the [WordPress Plugin Handbook's Security section](https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.wordpress.org\u002Fplugins\u002Fsecurity\u002F) and the [OWASP SQL Injection Prevention Cheat Sheet](https:\u002F\u002Fcheatsheetseries.owasp.org\u002Fcheatsheets\u002FSQL_Injection_Prevention_Cheat_Sheet.html).","The GD Rating System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL injection in versions up to 3.7 due to insufficient input validation and the use of unprepared SQL queries. Authenticated attackers with at least contributor-level permissions can inject malicious SQL commands to extract sensitive data from the database.","1. Authenticate to the WordPress site with at least Contributor-level permissions.\n2. Identify a functional endpoint, such as an AJAX handler (admin-ajax.php) or an admin-side dashboard feature, that accepts user-supplied parameters used in database queries.\n3. Craft a malicious payload containing SQL injection syntax (e.g., UNION-based or error-based injection) targeting the vulnerable input parameter.\n4. Submit the request (typically via POST or GET) and analyze the server response to exfiltrate information from the WordPress database.","gemini-3-flash-preview","2026-07-25 10:36:58","2026-07-25 10:37:57",{"type":30,"vulnerable_version":9,"fixed_version":9,"vulnerable_browse":9,"vulnerable_zip":9,"fixed_browse":9,"fixed_zip":9,"all_tags":31},"plugin","https:\u002F\u002Fplugins.trac.wordpress.org\u002Fbrowser\u002Fgd-rating-system\u002Ftags"]