CVE-2023-5663: News Announcement Scroll <= 9.0.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
The News Announcement Scroll plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 9.0.0 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 contributor-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 the severity of CVE-2023-5663?
CVE-2023-5663 has a high severity rating due to its potential for SQL Injection exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5663?
To fix CVE-2023-5663, update the News Announcement Scroll plugin to version 9.1.0 or higher, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-5663?
The impact of CVE-2023-5663 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the database, potentially leading to data leakage or corruption.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5663?
CVE-2023-5663 affects all versions of the News Announcement Scroll plugin for WordPress up to and including version 9.0.0.
Who is responsible for fixing vulnerabilities like CVE-2023-5663?
The responsibility for fixing vulnerabilities like CVE-2023-5663 lies with the developers of the News Announcement Scroll plugin.