Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a SQL injection issue in the WordPress RSVPMaker plugin before 10.5.5. An authenticated administrator could use vulnerable plugin functionality to access sensitive database content and potentially disrupt availability. The risk is serious for affected WordPress sites, but the source bundle indicates high privileges are required.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites using RSVPMaker, especially where administrator access is shared or weakly controlled. This is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but the potential database confidentiality impact justifies timely patching.
Technical view
CVE-2023-29095 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in David F. Carr RSVPMaker for WordPress before 10.5.5. CVSS 3.1 is 7.6 with network access, low complexity, high privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the RSVPMaker plugin below 10.5.5. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or exact vulnerable version ranges beyond “< 10.5.5.” Sites with many administrators or weak admin account controls have higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires authenticated administrator-level access, so this is most relevant after admin account compromise, malicious insider activity, or misuse of overly broad administrator access.
Researcher notes
Source evidence is sparse. The record identifies SQL injection, administrator-level prerequisites, and versions before 10.5.5, but does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof of concept status, exploit maturity, or detailed remediation notes. Avoid assuming broader product impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade RSVPMaker to 10.5.5 or later through trusted vendor channels.
- If upgrade status is unclear, check current vendor guidance before deploying changes.
- Restrict WordPress administrator access to required personnel only.
- Enforce strong authentication and MFA for WordPress administrators.
- Review administrator accounts and remove stale or unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites using the RSVPMaker plugin.
- Confirm the installed RSVPMaker version is 10.5.5 or later.
- Check whether any affected site has unnecessary administrator accounts.
- Review WordPress and database logs for unusual administrator activity.
- Track remediation evidence in vulnerability management records.
Public sources used
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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: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
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