CVE-2023-23660 WordPress MainWP Maintenance Extension Plugin <= 4.1.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Authenticated subscribers can exploit SQL injection in the MainWP Maintenance Extension 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-2023-23660?
CVE-2023-23660 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in MainWP Maintenance Extension, published on 18 Jul 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Auth. (subscriber+) SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Maintenance Extension plugin <= 4.1.1 versions.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23660?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mainwp Mainwp Maintenance Extension.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23660?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23660 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-2023-23660 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23660 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cw2p-3cv7-rfrj.