CVE-2023-28787 WordPress Quiz And Survey Master plugin <= 8.1.4 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Quiz And Survey Master plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

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-2023-28787?

CVE-2023-28787 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master, published on 26 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master.This issue affects Quiz And Survey Master: from n/a through 8.1.4.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28787?

How do I fix CVE-2023-28787?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28787 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-2023-28787 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-28787 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52gr-wg7p-r98m.

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