CVE-2023-23490 SQL injection in Survey Maker WordPress Plugin

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Survey Maker WordPress 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-2023-23490?

CVE-2023-23490 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Survey Maker WordPress Plugin, published on 20 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Survey Maker WordPress Plugin, version < 3.1.2, is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'surveys_ids' parameter of its 'ays_surveys_export_json' action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23490?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ays-Pro Survey Maker.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23490?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23490 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-2023-23490 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-23490 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhcg-3p4c-647v.

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