WordPress GD Security Headers Plugin <= 1.7 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
CVE-2023-46821

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
GD Security Headers
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-46821?

An SQL injection vulnerability has been discovered in the GD Security Headers plugin developed by Milan Petrovic. This flaw allows authenticated users, specifically those with admin-level privileges, to execute malicious SQL commands within the application. Versions from n/a up to and including 1.7 are affected. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and compromise the integrity of the database.

Affected Version(s)

GD Security Headers <= 1.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gd-security...
vdb-entry

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhammad Daffa (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2023-46821 : WordPress GD Security Headers Plugin <= 1.7 is vulnerable to SQL Injection