CVE-2023-4797

Name: CVE-2023-4797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-16T16:15:13.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4797 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Newsletters WordPress plugin before 4.9.3 does not properly escape user-controlled parameters when they are appended to SQL queries and shell commands, which could enable an administrator to run arbitrary commands on the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Newsletters WordPress plugin before 4.9.3 does not properly escape user-controlled parameters when they are appended to SQL queries and shell commands, which could enable an administrator to run arbitrary commands on the server.

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

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tribulant	Newsletters	< 4.9.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de169fc7-f388-4abb-ab94-12522fd1ac92/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de169fc7-f388-4abb-ab94-12522fd1ac92/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4797?

How severe is CVE-2023-4797?

CVE-2023-4797 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4797?

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-2023-4797?

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Source: NVD / NIST