CVE-2023-0579 YARPP - Yet Another Related Posts Plugin < 5.30.3 - Subscriber+ SQLi

Q: What is CVE-2023-0579?

CVE-2023-0579 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown YARPP, published on 16 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0579 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0579 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.8 Published 16 Aug 2023 Updated 8 Oct 2024

Authenticated users can perform SQL injection via unvalidated shortcode attributes in the YARPP WordPress plugin.

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-2023-0579?

CVE-2023-0579 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown YARPP, published on 16 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The YARPP WordPress plugin before 5.30.3 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 subscribers to perform SQL Injection attacks.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yarpp Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0579 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-2023-0579 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0579 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g76w-533m-p23h.