SQL Injection Vulnerability in Short URL Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-2921

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 June 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-2921?

The Short URL plugin for WordPress, when operating on versions up to 1.6.8, has a vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of parameters in SQL statements. This flaw allows individuals with lower permissions, such as subscribers, to perform SQL injection attacks. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate the database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or other malicious actions.

Affected Version(s)

Short URL 0 <= 1.6.8

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.

References

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dao Xuan Hieu
WPScan
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CVE-2023-2921 : SQL Injection Vulnerability in Short URL Plugin for WordPress