Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-26003 is a high-severity SQL injection issue in the WordPress WP Post Corrector plugin through version 1.0.2. It can expose sensitive database data, but the CVSS vector indicates the attacker needs high privileges and no user interaction.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and removal or mitigation on externally reachable WordPress sites. Treat as urgent where many privileged users exist or administrator accounts are poorly governed.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL command elements in WP Post Corrector. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.6: network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP Post Corrector through version 1.0.2. The provided data does not identify other affected products, CPEs, or vulnerable components outside the wp-post-corrector plugin.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Risk is still material because SQL injection can disclose database contents, but exploitation appears to require a highly privileged WordPress account based on the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. No exploit details, patch version, public exploit status, or vulnerable parameter information is provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Post Corrector installations.
- Remove or disable WP Post Corrector where it is not required.
- If required, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Restrict privileged WordPress access to trusted administrators only.
- Monitor privileged account activity and database access for anomalies.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether wp-post-corrector is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions through 1.0.2.
- Review administrative account access for unexpected or stale privileged users.
- Check web, application, and database logs for suspicious privileged activity.
- Track vendor and Patchstack advisories for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L2.34.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.6HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.