CVE-2023-0955 WP Statistics < 14.0 - Authenticated SQLi

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated users can perform SQL injection in WP Statistics plugin, potentially reading or modifying 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-2023-0955?

CVE-2023-0955 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown WP Statistics, published on 27 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 14.0 does not escape a parameter, which could allow authenticated users to perform SQL Injection attacks. By default, the affected feature is available to users with the manage_options capability (admin+), however the plugin has a settings to allow low privilege users to access it as well.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0955?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Veronalabs Wp Statistics.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0955?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0955 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-2023-0955 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0955 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8g28-v7p9-34qg.

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