CVE-2023-5640

Summary

CVE-2023-5640 is a vulnerability affecting the Article Analytics plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from insufficient sanitization and escaping of user input in an SQL statement used within an unauthenticated AJAX action, making it possible for attackers to execute SQL injection attacks. This shortcoming can result in unauthorized access, data theft, or website defacement. Users are advised to update the plugin or remove it from their sites to mitigate the risk.

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