CVE-2023-5465: Popup with fancybox <= 3.5 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
The Popup with fancybox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 3.5 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 CVE-2023-5465?
CVE-2023-5465 is a vulnerability in the Popup with fancybox plugin for WordPress that allows SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode.
How does CVE-2023-5465 affect the Popup with fancybox plugin for WordPress?
CVE-2023-5465 affects versions up to and including 3.5 of the Popup with fancybox plugin for WordPress.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5465?
CVE-2023-5465 has a severity rating of 8.8, indicating a high severity.
How can CVE-2023-5465 be exploited?
CVE-2023-5465 can be exploited by an authenticated user supplying malicious SQL code through the plugin's shortcode.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5465?
To fix CVE-2023-5465, you should update the Popup with fancybox plugin for WordPress to a version higher than 3.5, which includes sufficient escaping and preparation for SQL queries.