Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress analytics plugin can let an unauthenticated attacker interfere with the site database through SQL injection. For affected sites, this could expose or alter data and disrupt availability. The sources identify versions through 7.1.1 as affected, but do not provide a named fixed version in the supplied bundle.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any public WordPress site using this plugin. The business risk is potential database exposure, data tampering, or site disruption without attacker authentication. If the plugin is not essential, disabling it is a practical short-term risk reduction.
Technical view
CVE-2023-45074 is CWE-89 SQL injection in Advanced Page Visit Counter for WordPress. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are rated high.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Advanced Page Visit Counter, package advanced-page-visit-counter, at versions up to 7.1.1. Internet-facing WordPress sites are the main concern because the CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network reachability.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Treat exploit availability as unconfirmed from this bundle. The severity is still urgent because the vulnerability is unauthenticated, remotely reachable, and database-impacting.
Researcher notes
The record names SQL injection but the supplied bundle does not include vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, exploit telemetry, or a fixed version. Validate exposure by plugin presence and version only, then follow vendor or Patchstack guidance for precise remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Advanced Page Visit Counter plugin.
- Disable the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Upgrade to a vendor-confirmed fixed release when verified.
- Monitor Patchstack, CVE, and vendor guidance for remediation details.
- Ensure recent WordPress database backups are available and restorable.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether advanced-page-visit-counter is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and flag versions through 7.1.1.
- Review web and database logs for unusual SQL errors or plugin-related spikes.
- Check whether affected sites store sensitive data in the WordPress database.
- Track remediation evidence in vulnerability management records.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.