CVE-2023-45069
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Video Gallery – YouTube Gallery Plugin <= 2.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Video Gallery by Total-Soft Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin: from n/a through 2.1.3.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.6 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L- Effective score
- 7.6 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-89 - Reserved
- 2023-10-03
- Published
- 2023-11-06 09:42 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-29 11:51 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/45xxx/CVE-2023-45069.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-45069 — Video Gallery – YouTube Gallery <= 2.1.4 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2023-11-06 09:15:08 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:28:11 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.6 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.3 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 4.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0055 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 41.89% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-06-30
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-06-30 17:47 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-49390 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Nov 6, 2023, 8:42:03 AM
- Updated
- Apr 29, 2026, 9:51:48 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.6 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1500
- Vendors
- Video Gallery by Total-Soft
- Products
-
Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin (n/a ≤2.1.3)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-h2w6-c2hx-7jcf
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Video Gallery by Total-Soft Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin: from n/a through 2.1.3.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Gallery by Total-Soft | Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery Plugin |
n/a (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:total-soft:video_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/89.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-45069 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-49390 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-45069 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a8382051-ae17-4719-94b5-3cfb0b5e82b1?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gallery-videos/wordpress-gallery-video-plugin-2-0-2-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gallery-videos/wordpress-gallery-video-plugin-2-0-2-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party Advisory
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
injection.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:20 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2023-45069
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:57 UTC |
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-06-25 19:45 UTC -
web:web.whatsapp.com
Log in to WhatsApp Web for simple, reliable and private messaging on your desktop. Send and receive messages and files with ease, all for free.
2026-06-25 19:45 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed.
2026-06-25 19:45 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical Patch Update Advisory.
2026-06-25 19:45 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Security Patch Update contains 35 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Security Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at May 2026 Critical Security Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-06-25 19:45 UTC -
web:www.veeam.com
When a vulnerability is identified, our team promptly develops a patch to address and mitigate the risk. In line with our dedication to transparency, we publicly disclose the vulnerability and provide detailed mitigation information.
2026-06-25 19:45 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Video Gallery – YouTube Gallery, Vimeo, Video Portfolio, Image Portfolio and Image GalleryWordfence
Update to version 2.1.5, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:57 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.
2026-05-22 07:26 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 07:26 UTC -
web:www.strongboxit.com
Learn the key differences between vulnerability remediation vs mitigation in cybersecurity. Discover which method is effective for protecting your data.
2026-05-22 07:26 UTC -
web:www.windowscentral.com
A faulty BitLocker configuration is forcing some PCs into BitLocker recovery mode after the April 2026 update, but there's a workaround to resolve this issue.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:aws.amazon.com
⚠️This is an ongoing issue. Information is subject to change. Please refer to our Security Bulletin (ID: 2026-030-AWS) for the most updated patching information.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:cyberwebspider.com
Oracle has issued a substantial update, releasing 481 security patches as part of its April 2026 Critical Patch Update (CPU). This comprehensive update spans 28 product families and addresses over 300 vulnerabilities that could be exploited remotely without the need for authentication.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
Oracle addresses 241 CVEs in its April Critical Patch Update, the second quarterly update of 2026 with 481 patches, including 34 critical updates.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft's Windows 11 KB5083769 April 2026 update causes critical boot failures, pixelated BSODs, and BitLocker recovery loops on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 04:00 UTC
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