CVE-2023-23737CWE-89

WordPress MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension Plugin <= 4.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical · published October 12, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection in the MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension could let attackers access your database without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of this as leaving a key under the welcome mat at your digital front door — any intruder can stroll right in! In this case, the attacker can exploit a missing input validation, much like someone casually flipping through your personal files while you're not looking. This is absolutely devastating because an attacker could gain full access to your database. Imagine them reading, altering, or even deleting your sensitive data without you ever noticing! This vulnerability is your open invitation for disaster, especially if you're running a website that relies on this extension.

Put simply

Think of this as leaving a key under the welcome mat at your digital front door — any intruder can stroll right in! In this case, the attacker can exploit a missing input validation, much like someone casually flipping through your personal files while you're not looking. This unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries by injecting malicious code through unvalidated input fields in the MainWP plugin, potentially compromising the entire database.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating because an attacker could gain full access to your database. Imagine them reading, altering, or even deleting your sensitive data without you ever noticing! This vulnerability is your open invitation for disaster, especially if you're running a website that relies on this extension. Immediate action is crucial — update the MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension to version 4.0.1 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your database security settings to ensure no unauthorized access points remain. 🚀 You've got this! With these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00748 · 54.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-10-12T11:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 OCT 11:31Z
    WordPress MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension Plugin <= 4.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
    cvelistv5