CVE-2023-4999: Horizontal scrolling announcement <= 9.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
The Horizontal scrolling announcement plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's [horizontal-scrolling] shortcode in versions up to, and including, 9.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level and above permissions 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 the vulnerability ID for the Horizontal scrolling announcement plugin for WordPress?
The vulnerability ID for the Horizontal scrolling announcement plugin for WordPress is CVE-2023-4999.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-4999?
CVE-2023-4999 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-4999?
Versions up to, and including, 9.2 of the Horizontal scrolling announcement plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-4999.
How does CVE-2023-4999 exploit the vulnerability?
CVE-2023-4999 exploits the vulnerability through SQL Injection via the plugin's [horizontal-scrolling] shortcode.
Are there any references available for CVE-2023-4999?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-4999 at the following links: [https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/horizontal-scrolling-announcement/trunk/horizontal-scrolling-announcement.php#L79](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/horizontal-scrolling-announcement/trunk/horizontal-scrolling-announcement.php#L79) and [https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bf50922a-58a6-4ca4-80b7-cafb37b87216?source=cve](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bf50922a-58a6-4ca4-80b7-cafb37b87216?source=cve).