CVE-2023-50838 WordPress NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder Plugin <= 8.5.5 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the NEX-Forms 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-2023-50838?
CVE-2023-50838 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Basix NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more, published on 28 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 Basix NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more.This issue affects NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more: from n/a through 8.5.5.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50838?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Basixonline Nex-Forms.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50838?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50838 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-2023-50838 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50838 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Basix NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more
Sources
Also known as GHSA-93vw-2xp9-jc53.