CVE-2023-45074 HIGH

CVE-2023-45074: WordPress Advanced Page Visit Counter Plugin <= 7.1.1 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 November 6, 2023
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

8.5/10
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:C/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 allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 7.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Advanced Page Visit Counter plugin for WordPress contains a SQL injection vulnerability in versions up to 7.1.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious SQL code through unfiltered input, allowing them to read sensitive database information. The vulnerability affects the site's database confidentiality and may impact availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from the WordPress database, including user information and configuration details.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized access to your database contents, including user credentials, posts, and plugin settings.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 6, 2023 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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