CVE-2023-38382 WordPress Subscribe to Category Plugin <= 2.7.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Subscribe to Category plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2023-38382?
CVE-2023-38382 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Daniel Söderström / Sidney van de Stouwe Subscribe to Category, published on 6 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Daniel Söderström / Sidney van de Stouwe Subscribe to Category allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Subscribe to Category: from n/a through 2.7.4.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38382?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Subscribe to Category Project Subscribe to Category.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38382?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38382 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-2023-38382 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38382 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Daniel Söderström / Sidney van de Stouwe Subscribe to Category
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mq7v-wfr3-56f3.