CVE-2023-45069 WordPress Video Gallery – YouTube Gallery Plugin <= 2.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High 7.6 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Video Gallery WordPress plugin, potentially reading or modifying database content.

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-2023-45069?

CVE-2023-45069 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin, published on 6 Nov 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 Video Gallery by Total-Soft Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin: from n/a through 2.1.3.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45069?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Total-Soft Video Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45069?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45069 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-2023-45069 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45069 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h2w6-c2hx-7jcf.

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