Shamalli Web Directory Free SQL Injection Vulnerability

A blind SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the Shamalli Web Directory Free plugin, affecting versions through 1.7.6. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing malicious actors to interact with the database in unauthorized ways, such as extracting sensitive information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for blind SQL injection, where an attacker can manipulate SQL queries and potentially access or modify database information.

Remediation

Users of the Shamalli Web Directory Free plugin should update to version 1.7.7 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.