CVE-2023-50839

WordPress JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin <= 2.8.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.8.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.8.2 or a higher version.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/js-support-ticket/wordpress-js-help-desk-plugin-2-8-1-unauthenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50839?
CVE-2023-50839 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50839?
To fix CVE-2023-50839: Update to 2.8.2 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-50839 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-50839 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-50839?
CVE-2023-50839 affects JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin.
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