CVE-2023-0630 Slimstat Analytics < 4.9.3.3 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection

High 8.8 Published Updated

Subscribers can exploit SQL injection in Slimstat Analytics shortcodes 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-2023-0630?

CVE-2023-0630 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Slimstat Analytics, published on 20 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Slimstat Analytics WordPress plugin before 4.9.3.3 does not prevent subscribers from rendering shortcodes that concatenates attributes directly into an SQL query.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0630?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wp-Slimstat Slimstat Analytics.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0630?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0630 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-2023-0630 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0630 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8vm8-c6hh-42j7.

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