CVE-2023-1020

Public Exploit

Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox <= 1.4.2 - Unauthenticated SQLi

Description

The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox WordPress plugin through 1.4.2 does not 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.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 80.43% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e5aa9a3-65a0-47d6-bc26-a2fb6cb073ff	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1020?: CVE-2023-1020 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1020?: To fix CVE-2023-1020, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-1020 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-1020 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~80% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-1020?: CVE-2023-1020 affects Unknown Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox.

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