CVE-2023-49764 HIGH

CVE-2023-49764: WordPress Advanced Database Cleaner Plugin <= 3.1.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Vendor Younes Jfr.
Product Advanced Database Cleaner
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published December 19, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.6/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Younes JFR. Advanced Database Cleaner.This issue affects Advanced Database Cleaner: from n/a through 3.1.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Advanced Database Cleaner versions up to 3.1.2 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query handling. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious SQL code through unfiltered input, potentially reading sensitive database contents. The vulnerability requires high-level privileges and does not affect data integrity, but can cause service disruption.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from the site's database by injecting SQL commands.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account compromise could expose your database contents, including user credentials and private information.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 19, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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