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CVE-2023-3211: wordpress database administrator vulnerability
CVE-2023-3211: critical vulnerability affecting wordpress database administrator. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator.
- CVSS
- 9.8 CRITICAL
- EPSS
- 60.38%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- wordpress database administrator
What is known
The WordPress Database Administrator WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-3211, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) affecting wordpress database administrator, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether wordpress database administrator is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.