How severe is CVE-2023-5315?

CVE-2023-5315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5315?

CVE-2023-5315 affects Matthewschwartz Google Maps Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5315?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-5315 published?

CVE-2023-5315 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5315

CVE-2023-5315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matthewschwartz Google Maps Made Simple with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Matthewschwartz Google Maps Made Simple
Published: 2023-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Google Maps made Simple plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 0.6 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level and above permissions to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5315?: The Google Maps made Simple plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 0.6 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level and above permissions to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
How severe is CVE-2023-5315?: CVE-2023-5315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5315?: CVE-2023-5315 affects Matthewschwartz Google Maps Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5315?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-5315 published?: CVE-2023-5315 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:matthewschwartz:google_maps_made_simple:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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