CVE-2023-52133 WordPress Most And Least Read Posts Widget Plugin <= 2.5.16 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the Most And Least Read Posts Widget plugin to read or modify 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-2023-52133?
CVE-2023-52133 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in WhileTrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget, published on 31 Dec 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 WhileTrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget.This issue affects Most And Least Read Posts Widget: from n/a through 2.5.16.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52133?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Whiletrue Most and Least Read Posts Widget.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52133?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52133 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-2023-52133 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52133 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in WhileTrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5jh-j87x-g57w.