CVE-2023-48742 WordPress License Manager for WooCommerce Plugin <= 2.2.10 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High 7.6 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the License Manager for WooCommerce 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
None listed

What is CVE-2023-48742?

CVE-2023-48742 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in LicenseManager License Manager for WooCommerce, published on 30 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 LicenseManager License Manager for WooCommerce license-manager-for-woocommerce allows SQL Injection.This issue affects License Manager for WooCommerce: from n/a through 2.2.10.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpexperts License Manager for Woocommerce.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48742 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-2023-48742 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48742 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8cg9-f6q9-r5xq.

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