CVE-2023-54333 Social-Share-Buttons 2.2.3 - SQL Injection via project_id Parameter
Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the project_id parameter to steal database contents from the Social-Share-Buttons WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-54333?
CVE-2023-54333 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Wordpress Social-Share-Buttons, published on 13 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Social-Share-Buttons 2.2.3 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the project_id parameter that allows attackers to manipulate database queries. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests with malicious SQL payloads to retrieve and potentially steal entire database contents.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-54333?
How do I fix CVE-2023-54333?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-54333 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-2023-54333 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-54333 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97x5-rj7v-w9p9.