CVE-2023-6030: logdash activity log vulnerability

What is known

The LogDash Activity Log WordPress plugin before 1.1.4 hooks the wp_login_failed function (from src/Hooks/Users.php) in order to log failed login attempts to the database but it doesn't escape the username when it perform some SQL request leading to a SQL injection vulnerability which can be exploited using time-based technique by unauthenticated attacker

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-6030, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.4) affecting logdash activity log, 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 logdash activity log 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.

Sources

• NVD
• Reference