CVE-2023-6567

CVE-2023-6567 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Thimpress Learnpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 51% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order_by’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.5.7 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2023-6567?
The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order_by’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.5.7 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
How severe is CVE-2023-6567?
CVE-2023-6567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6567 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 51% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6567?
CVE-2023-6567 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6567?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-6567 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-6567 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58794.
When was CVE-2023-6567 published?
CVE-2023-6567 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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