CVE-2023-5640
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Article Analytics WordPress plugin does not properly 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 vulnerability.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-11-20
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-5640?
The Article Analytics WordPress plugin does not properly 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 vulnerability.
Is CVE-2023-5640 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-5640 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-5640?
CVE-2023-5640 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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