PT-2023-6888 · WordPress · Wp Fastest Cache
Alex Sanford
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Published
2023-11-13
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Updated
2024-01-14
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CVE-2023-6063
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
WP Fastest Cache versions prior to 1.2.2
Description
The issue is related to the WP Fastest Cache WordPress plugin, which does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability affects over 1 million sites.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 1.2.2, update to version 1.2.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the SQL database to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the
wordpress logged in HTTP header Cookie parameter in the affected API endpoint until the issue is resolved.Exploit
Fix
SQL injection
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Wp Fastest Cache