HTTP Headers < 1.18.8 - Admin+ SQL Injection
CVE-2023-1207

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Http Headers
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The HTTP Headers plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.18.8, contains a critical flaw in its import functionality that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the server. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of the database, or compromise of the web application. It highlights the importance of keeping plugins updated and monitoring for vulnerabilities to protect your WordPress environment.

Affected Version(s)

HTTP Headers 0 < 1.18.8

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-2023-1207 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6f3f460b-542a-4d32-8feb-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

qerogram(at Kakao Style Corp.)
WPScan
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