CVE-2023-28788 HIGH

CVE-2023-28788: WordPress Advanced Page Visit Counter Plugin <= 6.4.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Vendor Page Visit Counter
Product Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published December 20, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Page Visit Counter Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress.This issue affects Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 6.4.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Advanced Page Visit Counter plugin for WordPress contains a SQL injection vulnerability in versions up to 6.4.2. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject malicious SQL code through unfiltered input, allowing them to read sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress user account but no additional user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from the WordPress database, such as user credentials and private content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized access to database contents including user information, posts, and configuration data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 20, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated