CVE-2023-23489 SQL injection in Easy Digital Downloads WordPress Plugin
Unauthenticated attackers can execute SQL injection via the search parameter, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-23489?
CVE-2023-23489 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Easy Digital Downloads WordPress Plugin, published on 20 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Easy Digital Downloads WordPress Plugin, versions 3.1.0.2 & 3.1.0.3, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 's' parameter of its 'edd_download_search' action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23489?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sandhillsdev Easy Digital Downloads.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23489 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-2023-23489 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-23489 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Easy Digital Downloads WordPress Plugin
- CVE-2023-0380 Easy Digital Downloads < 3.1.0.5 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
- CVE-2024-32100 WordPress Easy Digital Downloads plugin <= 3.2.11 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability
- CVE-2024-31113 WordPress Easy Digital Downloads plugin <= 3.2.11 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability
- CVE-2024-31293 WordPress Easy Digital Downloads plugin <= 3.2.6 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7745-326p-vhm6.