CVE-2023-0278 GeoDirectory < 2.2.24 - Admin+ SQLi
High-privilege users can exploit SQL injection in GeoDirectory to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-0278?
CVE-2023-0278 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown GeoDirectory, published on 27 Feb 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.2.24 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0278?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpgeodirectory Geodirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0278 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-2023-0278 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0278 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7p2x-p35q-fqcv.