CVE-2023-0234 SiteGround Security < 1.3.1 - Admin+ SQLi
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via unsanitized input in the SiteGround Security plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-0234?
CVE-2023-0234 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown SiteGround Security, published on 6 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SiteGround Security WordPress plugin before 1.3.1 does not properly sanitize user input before using it in an SQL query, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0234?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siteground Siteground Security.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0234?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0234 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2023-0234 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0234 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown SiteGround Security
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x4xc-8g7v-c85h.