SQL Injection in Kaizencoders Short Url

CVE-2023-2921

The Short URL WordPress plugin through 1.6.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with relatively low privilege on the site, like subscribers.

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

EPSS: 0.004 (29.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, technical-description, Third Party Advisory, exploit, vdb-entry)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2921?
CVE-2023-2921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaizencoders Short Url, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-06-06.
How severe is CVE-2023-2921?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.