CVE-2023-0381 GigPress <= 2.3.28 - Subscriber+ SQLi

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated subscribers can perform SQL injection attacks via unvalidated shortcode attributes in the GigPress WordPress plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-0381?

CVE-2023-0381 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown GigPress, published on 27 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The GigPress WordPress plugin through 2.3.28 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before using them in SQL statement/s, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to perform SQL Injection attacks

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0381?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tri Gigpress.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0381?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0381 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-2023-0381 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0381 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2php-mg3p-mcqg.

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