CVE-2023-3211

Name: CVE-2023-3211
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-16T16:15:11.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3211 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Database Administrator WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress Database Administrator WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dmparekh	Wordpress Database Administrator	<= 1.0.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/873824f0-e8b1-45bd-8579-bc3c649a54e5/Exploit, Product, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/873824f0-e8b1-45bd-8579-bc3c649a54e5/Exploit, Product, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3211?

How severe is CVE-2023-3211?

CVE-2023-3211 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3211?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-3211?

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Source: NVD / NIST