CVE-2017-20246 Details
Description
KittyCatfish 2.2 plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read database contents by exploiting an unescaped GET parameter. Attackers can inject SQL code through the 'kc_ad' parameter in base.css.php or kittycatfish.php to extract sensitive database information using boolean-based blind or time-based blind techniques.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the KittyCatfish WordPress plugin, version 2.2. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read database contents by exploiting an unescaped GET parameter. Attackers can inject SQL code through the 'kc_ad' parameter in either 'base.css.php' or 'kittycatfish.php'. The exploitation can be carried out using boolean-based blind or time-based blind techniques to extract sensitive database information.
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Assessed Jun 9, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://tad.group | [email protected] | Not Applicable |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins-wp/kittycatfish/ | [email protected] | Not ApplicableProductVendor |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41919 | [email protected] | Exploit |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kittycatfish-plugin-for-wordpress-sql-injection | [email protected] | Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| KittyCatfish | <= 2.2 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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