CVE-2023-38519: MainWP Dashboard SQL Command Injection vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2023-38519: MainWP Dashboard SQL Command Injection vulnerability. Affects mainwp/mainwp versions < 4.4.3.4. Fixed in 4.4.3.4. How to fix ↓
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Background
MainWP Dashboard is a WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance. It provides a centralized dashboard for managing multiple WordPress websites, allowing users to perform various maintenance tasks. The MainWP package is available on Packagist, a popular PHP package repository.
Vulnerability Detail
The MainWP Dashboard is affected by an SQL Command Injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-38519. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, also known as SQL Injection. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even complete compromise of the affected websites. The vulnerability has a severity rating of HIGH, with a CVSS score of 7.6.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.4.3.4
This is the first release that contains the fix.
composer require mainwp/mainwp:4.4.3.4Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update the MainWP Dashboard package to the latest version to address the issue.
Conclusion
The MainWP Dashboard is affected by an SQL Command Injection vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized access and data manipulation. It is crucial to update the MainWP Dashboard package to version 4.4.3.4 or later to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
MainWP Dashboard is a WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance. It provides a centralized dashboard for managing multiple WordPress websites.
SQL Injection is a type of vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries by injecting malicious input. It can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even complete compromise of a system.
This vulnerability has a severity rating of HIGH, with a CVSS score of 7.6.
To fix this vulnerability, update the MainWP Dashboard package to version 4.4.3.4 or later.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. Updating the MainWP Dashboard package is the recommended solution.
