CVE-2023-0388 Random Text <= 0.3.0 - Subscriber+ SQLi
Authenticated users can exploit SQL injection in the Random Text plugin to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2023-0388?
CVE-2023-0388 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Random Text, published on 24 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Random Text WordPress plugin through 0.3.0 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by any authenticated users, such as subscribers.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0388?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Random Text Project Random Text.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0388?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0388 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-2023-0388 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0388 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xgw4-vjrm-9wvg.