CVE-2023-28777 WordPress LearnDash LMS Plugin <= 4.5.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the LearnDash LMS plugin, potentially reading or modifying 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-2023-28777?
CVE-2023-28777 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in LearnDash LMS, published on 31 Oct 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in LearnDash LearnDash LMS allows SQL Injection.This issue affects LearnDash LMS: from n/a through 4.5.3.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28777?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Learndash Learndash.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28777?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28777 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-2023-28777 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28777 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in LearnDash LMS
- CVE-2020-6009 SQL injection in LearnDash Wordpress Plugin
- CVE-2023-3105 LearnDash LMS <= 4.6.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary User Password Change
- CVE-2024-56940 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2018-25019 LearnDash < 2.5.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
- CVE-2024-56938 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mg8r-5chf-q6gx.