Simple URLs < 115 - Subscriber+ SQLi
CVE-2023-0098

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Simple Urls
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Simple URLs plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.15, is susceptible to SQL injection due to inadequate parameter escaping in AJAX actions. This flaw allows authenticated users with low privileges, such as subscribers, to exploit the vulnerability and manipulate SQL queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

Simple URLs 0 < 115

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-0098 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/db0b3275-40df-404e-aa8d-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

dc11
WPScan
.