CVE-2023-23490: The Survey Maker WordPress Plugin, version < 3.1.2, is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'surveys_ids' parameter of its 'ays_surveys_export_json' action.

high Affects survey-maker (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.2, updated 2026-10-29; published 2023-01-20; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Survey Maker WordPress Plugin, version < 3.1.2, is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'surveys_ids' parameter of its 'ays_surveys_export_json' action.

Package: survey-maker (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <3.1.2
Fixed in: 3.1.2
Severity: high CVSS 8.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (83.6th percentile)
Published: 2023-01-20
Source: nvd

References

CWE-89

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