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CVE-2023-4598

Wp-slimstat Slimstat Analytics SQL injection

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.14%
  1. Published20 Oct 2023

Description

The Slimstat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 5.0.9 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

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

Wp-slimstat Slimstat Analytics< 5.0.10

Remediation

Fixed in
Wp-slimstat Slimstat Analytics≥ 5.0.10

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-4598 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-4598 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.14%.

How severe is CVE-2023-4598?

CVE-2023-4598 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-4598?

Affected products include Wp-slimstat Slimstat Analytics.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4598?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wp-slimstat Slimstat Analytics 5.0.10 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.