CVE-2023-1020 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-1020?

CVE-2023-1020 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1020?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project Wp Live Chat Shoutbox.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project	Wp Live Chat Shoutbox	<= 1.4.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e5aa9a3-65a0-47d6-bc26-a2fb6cb073ffExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e5aa9a3-65a0-47d6-bc26-a2fb6cb073ffExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-1020?

CVE-2023-1020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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, lead...

How severe is CVE-2023-1020?

CVE-2023-1020 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1020?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project Wp Live Chat Shoutbox.