CVE-2023-28788 WordPress Advanced Page Visit Counter Plugin <= 6.4.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Advanced Page Visit Counter 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-2023-28788?
CVE-2023-28788 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress, published on 20 Dec 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 Page Visit Counter Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress.This issue affects Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 6.4.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28788?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pagevisitcounter Advanced Page Visit Counter.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28788?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28788 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-2023-28788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-j835-2p2c-7jvw.