CVE-2023-0381: The GigPress WordPress plugin through 2.3.28 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before using them in SQL statement/s, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subs

high Affects gigpress (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2023-02-27; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The GigPress WordPress plugin through 2.3.28 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before using them in SQL statement/s, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subs

Package: gigpress (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=2.3.28
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: high CVSS 8.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (70.4th percentile)
Published: 2023-02-27
Source: nvd

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