CVE-2023-0254: Simple Membership WP user Import <= 1.7 - Authenticated (Admin+) SQL Injection
The Simple Membership WP user Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘orderby’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.7 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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What is CVE-2023-0254?
CVE-2023-0254 is a vulnerability in the Simple Membership WP user Import plugin for WordPress that allows SQL Injection via the 'orderby' parameter.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0254?
CVE-2023-0254 has a severity rating of 4.9 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-0254?
Authenticated attackers with administrative privileges can exploit CVE-2023-0254 by injecting malicious SQL code through the vulnerable 'orderby' parameter.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-0254?
The affected software for CVE-2023-0254 is the Simple Membership WP user Import plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 1.7.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0254?
A fix for CVE-2023-0254 may be available from the plugin developer. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the plugin as soon as it is released.