CVE-2023-45657 WordPress Nexter Theme <= 2.0.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Nexter 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-2023-45657?
CVE-2023-45657 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in POSIMYTH Nexter, 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 POSIMYTH Nexter allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Nexter: from n/a through 2.0.3.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45657?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Posimyth Nexter.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45657?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45657 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-2023-45657 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45657 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9xrg-mh99-h5f7.