CVE-2023-5431: Left right image slideshow gallery <= 12.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
The Left right image slideshow gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 12.0 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 this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-5431.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-5431?
CVE-2023-5431 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
What is the affected software?
The Left right image slideshow gallery plugin for WordPress is affected up to version 12.1.
How does the SQL Injection vulnerability in CVE-2023-5431 occur?
The SQL Injection vulnerability in CVE-2023-5431 occurs due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query in the plugin's shortcode.
Are there any references related to CVE-2023-5431?
Yes, you can find references related to CVE-2023-5431 at the following URLs: - [Wordfence Threat Intel](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/69902627-ce79-4a43-8949-43db6a9cc0dd?source=cve) - [WordPress Plugin Trac](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/left-right-image-slideshow-gallery/trunk/left-right-image-slideshow-gallery.php?rev=2827127#L211) - [WordPress Plugin Changeset](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2985417/left-right-image-slideshow-gallery#file0)