CVE-2023-5640

Name: CVE-2023-5640
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-20T19:15:09.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5640 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Article Analytics WordPress plugin 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 vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Article Analytics WordPress plugin 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 vulnerability.

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

1.01%

58.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dguzun	Article Analytics	<= 1.0

References

https://devl00p.github.io/posts/Injection-SQL-dans-le-plugin-Wordpress-Article-Analytics/Exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9a383ef5-0f1a-4894-8f78-845abcb5062dExploit, Product, Third Party Advisory
https://devl00p.github.io/posts/Injection-SQL-dans-le-plugin-Wordpress-Article-Analytics/Exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9a383ef5-0f1a-4894-8f78-845abcb5062dExploit, Product, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5640?

How severe is CVE-2023-5640?

CVE-2023-5640 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5640?

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