CVE-2023-5466: Wp anything slider <= 9.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
The Wp anything slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 9.1 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 CVE-2023-5466?
CVE-2023-5466 is a vulnerability in the Wp anything slider plugin for WordPress that allows for SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode.
How severe is CVE-2023-5466?
CVE-2023-5466 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which versions of Wp anything slider plugin are affected by CVE-2023-5466?
Versions up to and including 9.1 of the Wp anything slider plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-5466.
How can the SQL Injection vulnerability be exploited?
The SQL Injection vulnerability in CVE-2023-5466 can be exploited through the plugin's shortcode by not properly escaping user-supplied parameters and lacking sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-5466?
Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [link1](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/535e754e-f851-4809-a148-d9ba808b9d8a?source=cve), [link2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-anything-slider/trunk/wp-anything-slider.php?rev=2827063#L122), [link3](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-anything-slider/trunk/wp-anything-slider.php?rev=2827063#L136).