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CVE-2023-5041

8.8 · HIGH

The Track The Click WordPress plugin before 0.3.12 does not properly sanitize query parameters to the stats REST endpoint before using them in a database query, allowing a logged in user with an au…

Published Jan 17, 2024CWE-89EPSS 1.10%

Overview

CVE-2023-5041 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Track The Click WordPress plugin before 0.3.12 does not properly sanitize query parameters to the stats REST endpoint before using them in a database query, allowing a logged in user with an author role or higher to perform time based blind SQLi attacks on the database.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/45194442-6eea-4e07-85a5-4a1e2fde3523Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/45194442-6eea-4e07-85a5-4a1e2fde3523

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5041?

CVE-2023-5041 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-5041?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-5041?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-5041?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-5041 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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