CVE-2023-4797

Public Exploit
Newsletter Lite < 4.9.3 - Admin+ Command Injection

Description

The Newsletters WordPress plugin before 4.9.3 does not properly escape user-controlled parameters when they are appended to SQL queries and shell commands, which could enable an administrator to run arbitrary commands on the server.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.41%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Newsletters
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de169fc7-f388-4abb-ab94-12522fd1ac92/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4797?
CVE-2023-4797 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4797?
To fix CVE-2023-4797, 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-2023-4797 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-4797 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4797?
CVE-2023-4797 affects Unknown Newsletters.
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