CVE-2023-45001 WordPress Seriously Simple Stats Plugin <= 1.5.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Seriously Simple Stats plugin, 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-2023-45001?
CVE-2023-45001 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Castos Seriously Simple Stats, published on 6 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 Castos Seriously Simple Stats allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Seriously Simple Stats: from n/a through 1.5.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45001?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Castos Seriously Simple Stats.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45001?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45001 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-2023-45001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45001 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Castos Seriously Simple Stats
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8pqw-r7j4-j7cq.