WP Google Review Slider < 11.8 - Subscriber+ SQLi
CVE-2023-0259

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Google Review Slider
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The WP Google Review Slider plugin for WordPress prior to version 11.8 is susceptible to SQL injection due to improper sanitization and escaping of user input in SQL statements. This vulnerability allows users with low-level roles, such as subscribers, to exploit the issue, potentially leading to unauthorized database access and manipulation. It emphasizes the need for prompt updates and security practices to mitigate risks associated with user inputs in web applications.

Affected Version(s)

WP Google Review Slider 0 < 11.8

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-2023-0259 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d3bb0eac-1f4e-4191-8f3b-...
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

Lana Codes
WPScan
.