CVE-2023-0765

Name: CVE-2023-0765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-17T13:15:37.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0765 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Gallery by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 4.7.0 does not properly escape values used in SQL queries, leading to an Blind SQL Injection vulnerability. The attacker must have at least the privileges of an Author, and the vendor's Slider plugin (https://wordpress.org/plugins/slider-bws/) must also be installed for this vulnerability to be exploitable.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Gallery by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 4.7.0 does not properly escape values used in SQL queries, leading to an Blind SQL Injection vulnerability. The attacker must have at least the privileges of an Author, and the vendor's Slider plugin (https://wordpress.org/plugins/slider-bws/) must also be installed for this vulnerability to be exploitable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestwebsoft	Gallery	< 4.7.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2699cefa-1cae-4ef3-ad81-7f3db3fcce25Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2699cefa-1cae-4ef3-ad81-7f3db3fcce25Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0765?

How severe is CVE-2023-0765?

CVE-2023-0765 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0765?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST