CVE-2023-52135Network attack vector

Database disclosure via undisclosed SQL injection

Published Dec 29, 2023 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

SQL injection in WS Form LITE 1.9.170 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with Administrator access to read database data. The CNA and vendor advisory do not identify the affected endpoint, parameter, query-building code, or database operation that mishandles input. Exploitation requires Administrator privileges over the WordPress network interface and is bounded to data disclosure and limited service interruption in the CNA assessment.

CVSS severity7.6
High
EPSS probability0.48%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in WS Form LITE 1.9.170 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with Administrator access to read database data. The CNA and vendor advisory do not identify the affected endpoint, parameter, query-building code, or database operation that mishandles input. Exploitation requires Administrator privileges over the WordPress network interface and is bounded to data disclosure and limited service interruption in the CNA assessment.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-52135
Published
Dec 29, 2023
Updated
Apr 28, 2026
Vendor
Westguard Solutions
Product
WS Form LITE
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 29, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=1.9.170 changes=[{"at":"1.9.171","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

Westguard Solutions · WS Form LITEversion=n/a <=1.9.170 changes=[{"at":"1.9.171","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

7.6PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
7.2NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

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

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