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CVE-2023-2492

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.89%

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CVE-2023-2492 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The QueryWall: Plug'n Play Firewall WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The QueryWall: Plug'n Play Firewall WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Querywall Plug\'N Play Firewall ProjectQuerywall Plug\'N Play Firewall<= 1.1.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2492?
The QueryWall: Plug'n Play Firewall WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.
How severe is CVE-2023-2492?
CVE-2023-2492 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2492?
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