CVE-2023-23488

The Paid Memberships Pro WordPress Plugin, version < 2.9.8, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'code' parameter of the…

Critical · published January 20, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
92%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Paid Memberships Pro could unleash a whirlwind of chaos for your WordPress site! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky email that gets past your spam filter and allows the sender to access your private files without you ever knowing — it slips in unnoticed! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate your database and gain access to sensitive data, modify orders, or even delete vital information. This could lead to a complete compromise of your site's integrity and trustworthiness — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky email that gets past your spam filter and allows the sender to access your private files without you ever knowing — it slips in unnoticed! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through the 'code' parameter in the '/pmpro/v1/order' REST route, without needing any authentication to access it.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate your database and gain access to sensitive data, modify orders, or even delete vital information. This could lead to a complete compromise of your site's integrity and trustworthiness — absolutely devastating! Update Paid Memberships Pro to version 2.9.8 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Conduct regular audits of your REST API endpoints to ensure no other vulnerabilities lurk in the shadows. You've got this! With a quick update, your site will be fortified and ready to take on the world! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.92460 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2023-01-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 00:00Z
    The Paid Memberships Pro WordPress Plugin, version < 2.9.8, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'code' parameter of the…
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