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HIGH

CVE-2023-32590

CWE-89Published: December 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Daniel Söderström / Sidney van de Stouwe Subscribe to Category.This issue affects Subscribe to Category: from n/a through 2.7.4.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-32590 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

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Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/subscribe-to-category/wordpress-subscribe-to-category-plugin-2-7-4-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

ADVISORYhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/subscribe-to-category/wordpress-subscribe-to-category-plugin-2-7-4-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

All References (2)

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https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/subscribe-to-category/wordpress-subscribe-to-category-plugin-2-7-4-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory

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https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/subscribe-to-category/wordpress-subscribe-to-category-plugin-2-7-4-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-32590

CVSS Score7.5 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-89

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedDec 20, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

CVE-2014-125123

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2023-32590 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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