SiteGround Security < 1.3.1 - Admin+ SQLi
CVE-2023-0234

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Siteground Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 February 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

Summary

The SiteGround Security plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.3.1, is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability due to improper sanitization of user input. This flaw allows authenticated users to craft SQL queries that could compromise the integrity of the database and enable unauthorized data access. It is crucial for users of affected versions to update their plugins to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

SiteGround Security 0 < 1.3.1

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-2023-0234 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/acf3e369-1290-4b3f-83bf-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
https://github.com/namah-age/CVEs/blob/master/1.md
https://www.siteground.com/viewtos/responsible_disclosure...

EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

So Sakaguchi
WPScan
.