CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1020

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

82.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox WordPress plugin through 1.4.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

Technical details

Published
4/24/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1020?

The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox WordPress plugin through 1.4.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-1020 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-1020 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 82.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-1020?

CVE-2023-1020 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2023-1020 affecting your environment?

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