Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Randomize, a WordPress plugin by Javik, is reported vulnerable to SQL injection through version 1.4.3. A low-privileged authenticated user could potentially cause database queries to expose sensitive data and affect availability. This matters most for WordPress sites that allow contributor-level access or have many user accounts.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites with multiple contributors, customer data, or sensitive content. The main business concern is possible database disclosure from a high-severity plugin flaw, but current sources do not prove active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2023-52204 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in Javik Randomize through 1.4.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L, scoring 8.5. Sources indicate contributor-level privilege is relevant, with high confidentiality impact and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to WordPress sites running the Randomize plugin at version 1.4.3 or earlier, especially where contributor or other low-privileged authenticated accounts exist. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and required low privileges. Do not treat this as unauthenticated exploitation based on the available evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry. The affected range is through 1.4.3, with PR:L and no UI required. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability, exploit availability, or a fixed version unless confirmed by vendor or advisory updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Javik Randomize plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- If no fixed version is available, disable or remove the plugin where business risk allows.
- Restrict contributor-level access and remove unnecessary WordPress accounts.
- Monitor WordPress and database logs for unusual plugin-related requests or query errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Randomize is installed and whether its version is 1.4.3 or earlier.
- Review user roles for contributor or other low-privileged authenticated access.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is removed, disabled, or updated per vendor guidance.
- Check security monitoring for suspicious database errors or access patterns around affected sites.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.14.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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