CVE-2023-27605
CWE-89Published: November 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Sajjad Hossain WP Reroute Email allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Reroute Email: from n/a through 1.4.6.
Risk Analysis
The WP Reroute Email plugin is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability. This allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized SQL operations without authentication, posing a significant threat to system security. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the urgency of remediation.
There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should update the WP Reroute Email plugin to a version beyond 1.4.6.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-27605 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-27605 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts