CVE-2023-50843 WordPress Clockwork SMS Notfications Plugin <= 3.0.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Clockwork SMS Notifications plugin, potentially accessing 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-2023-50843?
CVE-2023-50843 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Clockwork SMS Notfications, 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 Clockwork Clockwork SMS Notfications.This issue affects Clockwork SMS Notfications: from n/a through 3.0.4.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50843?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mediaburst Clockwork Sms Notfications.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50843?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50843 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-2023-50843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5j49-8vfq-6j67.