CVE-2023-5436: Vertical marquee plugin <= 7.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
The Vertical marquee plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 7.1 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this WordPress plugin vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2023-5436.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'The Vertical marquee plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode'.
What is the severity of the vulnerability?
The severity of the vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software is affected by this vulnerability?
The Vertical marquee plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 7.2 is affected by this vulnerability.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited through SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode.