CVE-2023-3211 WordPress Database Administrator <= 1.0.3 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via an AJAX action in the WordPress Database Administrator plugin.
- 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-2023-3211?
CVE-2023-3211 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown WordPress Database Administrator, published on 16 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WordPress Database Administrator WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3211?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dmparekh Wordpress Database Administrator.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3211?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3211 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-2023-3211 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3211 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43h6-xw53-hc6g.