CVE-2023-23492 SQL injection in Login with Phone Number WordPress Plugin

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Login with Phone Number plugin to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-23492?

CVE-2023-23492 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Login with Phone Number WordPress Plugin, published on 20 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Login with Phone Number WordPress Plugin, version < 1.4.2, is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'ID' parameter of its 'lwp_forgot_password' action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23492?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Idehweb Login With Phone Number.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23492?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23492 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-2023-23492 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-23492 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qg8j-vj2p-q63j.

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