CVE-2023-6373 ArtPlacer Widget < 2.20.7 - Editor+ SQLi
Attackers with editor privileges can execute SQL queries via the id parameter, potentially reading or modifying database content.
- 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-2023-6373?
CVE-2023-6373 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown ArtPlacer Widget, published on 16 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The ArtPlacer Widget WordPress plugin before 2.20.7 does not sanitize and escape the "id" parameter before submitting the query, leading to a SQLI exploitable by editors and above. Note: Due to the lack of CSRF check, the issue could also be exploited via a CSRF against a logged editor (or above)
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6373?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Artplacer Artplacer Widget.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6373?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6373 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-2023-6373 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6373 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown ArtPlacer Widget
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pm8g-4f93-7m8m.