GiveWP < 2.24.1 - Unauthenticated SQLi
CVE-2023-0224

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
GiveWP
Status
GiveWP
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The GiveWP WordPress plugin, particularly in versions before 2.24.1, contains a critical flaw where user input is not appropriately escaped before being used in SQL queries. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute SQL Injection attacks, potentially compromising the underlying database. If exploited, an attacker may gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulate database contents, leading to severe security implications for affected WordPress sites. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

GiveWP 0 < 2.24.1

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-2023-0224 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d8da539d-0a1b-46ef-b48d-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
https://givewp.com/core-2-24-0-vulnerability-patched/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

dc11
WPScan
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