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CVE-2023-2921

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2023-2921 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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
0.36%

27.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KaizencodersShort Url< 1.6.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2921?
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.
How severe is CVE-2023-2921?
CVE-2023-2921 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2921?
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