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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: SQL Injection (SQLi) in **HieCOR Payment Gateway Plugin** (v1.5.11 & older). π₯ **Consequences**: Attackers can manipulate SQL queries via unsanitized input.β¦
π‘οΈ **Root Cause**: **CWE-89** (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command). The plugin fails to properly sanitize or parameterize user-supplied input before executing it in a database query.β¦
π― **Affected**: **WordPress** sites using the **HieCOR Payment Gateway Plugin**. Specifically, versions **1.5.11 and earlier**. If you are running an older version, you are vulnerable. π¦ Vendor: **hiecor**.
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π **Attacker Capabilities**: With SQLi, hackers can: 1οΈβ£ **Read** sensitive data (user credentials, payment info). 2οΈβ£ **Modify** or **delete** database records.β¦
π§ **Official Fix**: The data implies a fix exists (as it specifies '1.5.11 and earlier'). You must **update** the plugin to the latest version immediately.β¦
π§ **No Patch Workaround**: If you cannot update immediately: 1οΈβ£ **Disable** the HieCOR Payment Gateway Plugin entirely. 2οΈβ£ Use an alternative payment gateway.β¦
β‘ **Urgency**: **HIGH**. CVSS Score indicates **High** Confidentiality impact and **Critical** Scope change. Since it requires **No Authentication** and has **Low Complexity**, it is a prime target for automated bots.β¦