CVE-2023-35915 WordPress WooCommerce Payments Plugin <= 5.9.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High 7.6 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WooPayments plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-35915?

CVE-2023-35915 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Automattic WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo, published on 20 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Automattic WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo.This issue affects WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo: from n/a through 5.9.0.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35915?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Automattic Woopayments.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35915?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35915 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-2023-35915 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35915 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m6qj-fx7x-v24r.

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