CVE-2023-28748CWE-89

WordPress Copy Or Move Comments Plugin <= 5.0.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High · published November 6, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An SQL injection vulnerability lurking in biztechc Copy or Move Comments could give attackers the keys to your database castle! ⚡ Think of this flaw as a sneaky chef who can alter your restaurant's menu without permission, slipping in unwanted ingredients that change the whole dish. Just like a menu change can wreak havoc on diners, this SQL injection could allow an attacker to manipulate your database and access sensitive information. If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data exposure, corruption, or even complete control over your database. This makes it absolutely critical to address, as the implications can be devastating for your data integrity and privacy!

Put simply

Think of this flaw as a sneaky chef who can alter your restaurant's menu without permission, slipping in unwanted ingredients that change the whole dish. Just like a menu change can wreak havoc on diners, this SQL injection could allow an attacker to manipulate your database and access sensitive information. This vulnerability arises from the improper handling of special elements used in SQL commands within the Copy or Move Comments feature, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data exposure, corruption, or even complete control over your database. This makes it absolutely critical to address, as the implications can be devastating for your data integrity and privacy! To mitigate this, patch your system to version 5.0.5 or later immediately. Implement parameterized queries and input validation to safeguard against SQL injection attacks. Regularly audit your database access permissions to limit exposure. You've got this! By taking action now, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your database secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00679 · 51.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-11-06T08:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 08:27Z
    WordPress Copy Or Move Comments Plugin <= 5.0.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
    cvelistv5