CVE-2023-23737 WordPress MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension Plugin <= 4.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension to read or modify 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-2023-23737?
CVE-2023-23737 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension, published on 12 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauth. SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension plugin <= 4.0 versions.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23737?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Managewp Broken Link Checker.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23737?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23737 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-2023-23737 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23737 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension
- CVE-2022-2438 Broken Link Checker <= 1.11.16 - Authenticated (Admin+) PHAR Deserialization
- CVE-2019-16521 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2019-17207 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2022-3922 Broken Link Checker < 1.11.20 - Admin+ Cross-Site Scripting
- CVE-2024-10903 Broken Link Checker < 2.4.2 - Admin+ SSRF
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vph-3jrp-5jwh.