WordPress Database Administrator <= 1.0.3 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
CVE-2023-3211

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress Database Administrator
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-3211?

The WordPress Database Administrator Plugin, utilized for managing database interactions within WordPress installations, contains a security flaw in versions up to 1.0.3. This vulnerability arises due to the failure to properly sanitize and escape user input before it is included in SQL statements. As a result, an attacker can exploit this flaw through an AJAX action accessible to unauthenticated users, potentially leading to unauthorized database access and manipulation. Website owners are urged to review their plugin versions and apply necessary updates to protect their WordPress sites from potential SQL injection attacks.

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Affected Version(s)

WordPress Database Administrator 0 <= 1.0.3

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-2023-3211 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/873824f0-e8b1-45bd-8579-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

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

Christiaan Swiers
WPScan
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