CVE-2023-5464: Jquery accordion slideshow <= 8.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
The Jquery accordion slideshow plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 8.1 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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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-5464.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-5464?
CVE-2023-5464 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-5464?
The affected software for CVE-2023-5464 is the Jquery accordion slideshow plugin for WordPress up to, and including, version 8.1.
How does CVE-2023-5464 affect the Jquery accordion slideshow plugin for WordPress?
CVE-2023-5464 affects the Jquery accordion slideshow plugin for WordPress by enabling SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode.
What is the CWE ID for CVE-2023-5464?
The CWE ID for CVE-2023-5464 is CWE-89.