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CVE-2018-12636: The iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before 7.0.3 for WordPress allows SQL Injection (by attackers with Admin privileges) via the logs page.

high Affects better-wp-security (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

The iThemes Security (better-wp-security) plugin before 7.0.3 for WordPress allows SQL Injection (by attackers with Admin privileges) via the logs page.

Package
better-wp-security (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<7.0.3
Fixed in
7.0.3
Severity
high  CVSS 7.2
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 29% (98.1th percentile)
Published
2018-06-22
Source
nvd

References

CWE-89
NVD recordbetter-wp-security (WordPress plugin) advisories

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