CVE-2023-5640

Dguzun Article Analytics SQL injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.01%

Published20 Nov 2023

Description

The Article Analytics WordPress plugin does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Dguzun Article Analytics≤ 1.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-5640 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-5640 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.01%.

How severe is CVE-2023-5640?

CVE-2023-5640 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-5640?

Affected products include Dguzun Article Analytics.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5640?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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