CVE-2023-38519: Mainwp/mainwp MainWP Dashboard SQL Command Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-87fg-9x5w-j3rm
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CVSS 7.6
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-38519 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.6) mainwp dashboard sql command injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Mainwp/mainwp libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves mainwp dashboard sql command injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.4.3.4.

CVE-2023-38519 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-38519
GHSA Identifier GHSA-87fg-9x5w-j3rm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.6
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Mainwp/mainwp
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-38519

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mainwp/mainwp dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mainwp/mainwp fixed: 4.4.3.4 
Upgrade mainwp/mainwp to 4.4.3.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for mainwp/mainwp

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-38519, inspect your project dependencies for Mainwp/mainwp:

inspect dependencies for mainwp/mainwp

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mainwp/mainwp in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.4.3.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Mainwp/mainwp, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance.This issue affects MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance: from n/a through 4.4.3.3.

CVE-2023-38519 Affected Mainwp/mainwp Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.4.3.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mainwp/mainwp
 Packagist
< 4.4.3.4
4.4.3.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-38519 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38519
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mainwp/mainwp/commit/8df951c0e8b2c2646cc57fc66b00767551cac400
Mainwp/mainwp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mainwp/mainwp
patchstack.com/database/vulnerabil... WEB
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/mainwp/wordpress-mainwp-plugin-4-4-3-3-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38519?
CVE-2023-38519 is a security vulnerability in Mainwp/mainwp involving MainWP Dashboard SQL Command Injection vulnerability under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Mainwp/mainwp versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.4.3.4 across affected packages: mainwp/mainwp.
What version fixes CVE-2023-38519?
Upgrading to 4.4.3.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mainwp/mainwp affected?
Yes, mainwp/mainwp is affected in releases prior to 4.4.3.4. Upgrade your dependency to 4.4.3.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38519?
CVE-2023-38519 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-38519?
CVE-2023-38519 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-38519?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mainwp/mainwp'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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