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CVE-2023-2921

Kaizencoders Short Url SQL injection

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.43%
  1. Published6 Jun 2025

Description

The Short URL WordPress plugin through 1.6.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with relatively low privilege on the site, like subscribers.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Kaizencoders Short Url< 1.6.8

Remediation

Fixed in
Kaizencoders Short Url≥ 1.6.8

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-2921 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-2921 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.

How severe is CVE-2023-2921?

CVE-2023-2921 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-2921?

Affected products include Kaizencoders Short Url.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2921?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Kaizencoders Short Url 1.6.8 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.