CVE-2015-1000011
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to perform blind SQL injection attacks on WordPress sites using the DukaPress plugin v2.5.9. Attackers can extract sensitive database information, modify data, or potentially gain administrative access. All WordPress installations with this vulnerable plugin version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress DukaPress plugin
📦 What is this software?
Dukapress by Dukapress Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation to WordPress administrator, and potential server takeover if database user has elevated privileges.
Likely Case
Extraction of sensitive data including user credentials, personal information, and site configuration, potentially leading to site defacement or credential reuse attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if proper input validation and parameterized queries are implemented, with minimal impact on site functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are commonly exploited due to automated scanning tools and readily available exploit code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v2.6.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=152
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find DukaPress plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable DukaPress Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available.
wp plugin deactivate dukapress
Web Application Firewall Rules
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting DukaPress endpoints.
# WAF-specific rules vary by platform
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required for plugin functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for DukaPress version 2.5.9Check Version:
wp plugin get dukapress --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DukaPress plugin version is 2.6.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in WordPress debug logs
- Multiple failed login attempts following SQL error patterns
- Requests to DukaPress endpoints with SQL syntax in parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) targeting /wp-content/plugins/dukapress/ paths
- Unusual database query patterns from web server IP
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("dukapress" AND ("sql" OR "union" OR "select" OR "sleep"))