CVE-2015-2314: SQL injection vulnerability in the WPML plugin before 3.1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the lang parameter in the HTTP Referer header in a wp-link-ajax

high Affects wpml (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2015-03-17; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

SQL injection vulnerability in the WPML plugin before 3.1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the lang parameter in the HTTP Referer header in a wp-link-ajax

Package: wpml (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=3.1.8
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: high CVSS 7.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 7% (94.0th percentile)
Published: 2015-03-17
Source: nvd

References

CWE-89

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