WP Yelp Review Slider SQL Injection Vulnerability

A blind SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the WP Yelp Review Slider plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 8.1. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing malicious actors to interact with the database and potentially steal information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to blind SQL injection, allowing attackers to manipulate the database and access or modify information.

Remediation

Users of the WP Yelp Review Slider plugin should update to version 8.2 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.