PT-2023-32097 · WordPress · Image Vertical Reel Scroll Slideshow Plugin

István Márton + 1 · Published 2023-10-31 · Updated 2023-11-06 · CVE-2023-5428

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Image vertical reel scroll slideshow plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 9.0

Description The issue arises from insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query in the plugin's shortcode, making it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level and above permissions to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries. This can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Recommendations For versions up to, and including, 9.0, consider disabling the shortcode feature until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to the plugin's functionality to minimize the risk of sensitive information extraction. Avoid using the plugin with subscriber-level and above permissions until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

SQL injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-5428

Affected Products

Image Vertical Reel Scroll Slideshow Plugin

References · 6

• 🔥 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/image-vertical-reel-scroll-slideshow/trunk/image-vertical-reel-scroll-slideshow.php?rev=2827122#L273 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5428 · Security Note
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2985333/image-vertical-reel-scroll-slideshow#file1 · Patch
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5428 · Vendor Advisory
• https://wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/01d31d8a-4459-488a-9cbe-92761faa58b4?source=cve · Patch
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/73203 · Telegram Post