CVE-2023-38519 WordPress MainWP Plugin <= 4.4.3.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the MainWP Dashboard 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
- Available
What is CVE-2023-38519?
CVE-2023-38519 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance, 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 MainWP MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance.This issue affects MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance: from n/a through 4.4.3.3.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38519?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mainwp/mainwp. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mainwp/mainwp Packagist | All versions | 4.4.3.4 |
mainwp/mainwp Packagist | All versions | 4.4.3.4 |
Products include Mainwp Mainwp Dashboard.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38519?
Upgrade mainwp/mainwp to 4.4.3.4 or later.
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-2023-38519 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38519 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87fg-9x5w-j3rm.