WordPress Most And Least Read Posts Widget Plugin <= 2.5.16 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
CVE-2023-52133

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Most And Least Read Posts Widget
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-52133?

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in WhileTrue's Most And Least Read Posts Widget that allows an attacker to manipulate SQL queries by injecting malicious input. This weakness could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, making it crucial for users to update the plugin to versions beyond 2.5.16 to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Most And Least Read Posts Widget <= 2.5.16

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/most-and-le...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhammad Daffa (Patchstack Alliance)
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The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.