CVE-2023-2114NEX-Forms SQL Injection
The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4 does not properly escape the table parameter, which is populated with user input, before concatenating it to an SQL query.
Published May 8, 2023 · Updated Feb 4, 2025 · Also known as 9d19be8b-3e0b-4d74-97e0-f17132d2d34c, WORDFENCE-9d19be8b-3e0b-4d74-97e0-f17132d2d34c
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-2114 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting NEX-Forms (Basixonline), nex-forms-express-wp-form-builder (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including NEX-Forms 8.4, nex-forms-express-wp-form-builder 8.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
45%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4 does not properly escape the table parameter, which is populated with user input, before concatenating it to an SQL query.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NEX-FormsBasixonline | See advisory | 8.4 |
| nex-forms-express-wp-form-builderwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 8.4 |
Patched Releases
NEX-Forms
8.4
nex-forms-express-wp-form-builder
8.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 8, 2023
Last updated
Feb 4, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
FAQ
Common Questions.
The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4 does not properly escape the table parameter, which is populated with user input, before concatenating it to an SQL query.
Affected: NEX-Forms (Basixonline); nex-forms-express-wp-form-builder (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including NEX-Forms 8.4, nex-forms-express-wp-form-builder 8.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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