CVE-2023-32590CWE-89

WordPress Subscribe to Category Plugin <= 2.7.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical · published December 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A tiny slip in SQL command handling could let attackers run any code they please! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that accepts any recipe without checking the ingredients—it’s inviting disaster! 🍽️ If someone submits a malicious recipe, the chefs (your database) will cook whatever they ask, no questions asked. This SQL injection vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to your database, potentially exposing sensitive information, altering records, or even taking control of the entire system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your operations—imagine losing critical customer data or having your entire website compromised!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that accepts any recipe without checking the ingredients—it’s inviting disaster! 🍽️ If someone submits a malicious recipe, the chefs (your database) will cook whatever they ask, no questions asked. CVE-2023-32590 is an SQL injection vulnerability in the 'Subscribe to Category' component, which fails to properly neutralize special elements in SQL commands, making it easy for attackers to manipulate queries.

What to do

This SQL injection vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to your database, potentially exposing sensitive information, altering records, or even taking control of the entire system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your operations—imagine losing critical customer data or having your entire website compromised! To mitigate this risk, immediately update to version 2.7.5 or later. Additionally, implement prepared statements to sanitize your SQL inputs and review your current database access controls to limit exposure. This is a crucial step in keeping your data safe! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your application and earning that superhero status! 🦸

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
0.01808 · 78.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-12-20T15:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 DEC 15:02Z
    WordPress Subscribe to Category Plugin <= 2.7.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
    cvelistv5