CVE-2023-0388Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Database disclosure via unsanitized shortcode category

Published Apr 24, 2023 · Updated Feb 4, 2025

SQL injection in Random Text 0.3.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read sensitive database data through a crafted shortcode. The randomtext shortcode passes its attacker-controlled category attribute into a SQL statement without sufficient sanitization, escaping, or query preparation. Subscriber-level access is sufficient to invoke the parse-media-shortcode AJAX action and inject a UNION query that exposes database records.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.89%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Random Text 0.3.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read sensitive database data through a crafted shortcode. The randomtext shortcode passes its attacker-controlled category attribute into a SQL statement without sufficient sanitization, escaping, or query preparation. Subscriber-level access is sufficient to invoke the parse-media-shortcode AJAX action and inject a UNION query that exposes database records.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-0388
Published
Apr 24, 2023
Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 24, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 4, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
5.4WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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