Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A SQL injection flaw affects the Themesgrove Onepage Builder WordPress plugin through version 2.4.1. If a highly privileged account can reach the vulnerable function, database confidentiality, integrity, and availability may be at risk. The source bundle does not identify a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin risk where the plugin is installed. Prioritize externally reachable business sites and environments with many administrators. Do not assume active exploitation from the provided evidence.
Technical view
CVE-2023-38391 is CWE-89 SQL injection in Themesgrove Onepage Builder, package tx-onepager, affecting versions through 2.4.1. CVSS 3.1 is 7.2 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the Onepage Builder plugin through 2.4.1. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires high privileges, reducing broad unauthenticated risk but still making compromised admin accounts or insider misuse important.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. It also does not provide exploit details. Risk is driven by SQL injection impact once a high-privileged authenticated actor can access the vulnerable path.
Researcher notes
The available evidence is sparse: CVE metadata, CVSS, CWE, affected range, and Patchstack entry. No fixed version, vulnerable parameter, endpoint, proof of concept, or exploitation telemetry is included in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for tx-onepager or Onepage Builder installations.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress accounts and enforce strong authentication.
- Review database backups and recovery readiness for affected sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether any affected instance is version 2.4.1 or earlier.
- Review administrative account access for suspicious or unnecessary privileges.
- Check web and database logs for unusual privileged plugin activity.
- Document whether a vendor-supported fix or workaround is available.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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.