CVE-2023-36529 WordPress Houzez CRM Plugin <= 1.3.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Houzez WordPress theme, 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-2023-36529?

CVE-2023-36529 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez - Real Estate WordPress Theme, published on 3 Nov 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 Favethemes Houzez - Real Estate WordPress Theme allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Houzez - Real Estate WordPress Theme: from n/a through 1.3.4.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Favethemes Houzez.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36529?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36529 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-2023-36529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cfvm-c4h3-hfch.

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