CVE-2023-29095
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the RSVPMaker WordPress plugin. Attackers with admin-level access can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database. Only WordPress sites running RSVPMaker plugin versions below 10.5.5 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress RSVPMaker plugin
📦 What is this software?
Rsvpmaker by Carrcommunications
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of sensitive information (user credentials, personal data), database corruption, and potential site takeover.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper access controls, but still risks data exposure if admin credentials are compromised.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires admin credentials but SQL injection payloads are straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 10.5.5
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/rsvpmaker/wordpress-rsvpmaker-plugin-10-5-3-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find RSVPMaker and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 10.5.5 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary plugin deactivation
allDisable the RSVPMaker plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate rsvpmaker
Web Application Firewall rules
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting RSVPMaker endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove admin access from untrusted users and implement strict access controls
- Implement database monitoring and alerting for suspicious SQL queries
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for RSVPMaker versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get rsvpmaker --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm RSVPMaker version is 10.5.5 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by admin access
- Unexpected database connections from web server
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to RSVPMaker admin endpoints with SQL syntax in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="*/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php*" OR uri_path="*/wp-admin/*rsvpmaker*") AND (query_string="*SELECT*" OR query_string="*UNION*" OR query_string="*INSERT*" OR query_string="*UPDATE*")