CVE-2007-6318

CVE-2007-6318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in wp-includes/query.php in WordPress 2.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the s parameter, when DB_CHARSET is set to (1) Big5, (2) GBK, or possibly other character set encodings that support a "\" in a multibyte character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6318?
SQL injection vulnerability in wp-includes/query.php in WordPress 2.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the s parameter, when DB_CHARSET is set to (1) Big5, (2) GBK, or possibly other character set encodings that support a "\" in a multibyte character.
How severe is CVE-2007-6318?
CVE-2007-6318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6318 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6318?
CVE-2007-6318 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6318?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6318 published?
CVE-2007-6318 was published on 2007-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

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