CVE-2023-50844 WordPress WP Mail Catcher Plugin <= 2.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WP Mail Catcher 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-2023-50844?
CVE-2023-50844 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in James Ward Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher, 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 James Ward Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher.This issue affects Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher: from n/a through 2.1.3.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50844?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jamesward Wp Mail Catcher.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50844?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50844 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-2023-50844 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50844 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in James Ward Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jj5v-fhp7-pww8.