CVE-2023-36508 WordPress Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft Plugin <= 1.7.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
An attacker can inject SQL commands into the Contact Form to DB plugin to read or modify 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-2023-36508?
CVE-2023-36508 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress, published on 31 Oct 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 BestWebSoft Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress contact-form-to-db allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress: from n/a through 1.7.1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bestwebsoft Contact Form to Db.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36508 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-2023-36508 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36508 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-mph8-5cmm-748x.