Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox <= 1.4.2 - Unauthenticated SQLi
CVE-2023-1020

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 April 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 10%

Summary

The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox plugin for WordPress, up to version 1.4.2, contains a SQL injection vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter used in an unprotected AJAX action. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to the compromise of the database and sensitive information exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox 0 <= 1.4.2

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-2023-1020 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e5aa9a3-65a0-47d6-bc26-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

Credit

Simone Onofri
Donato Onofri
WPScan
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