Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2023-6967

Pods - Custom Content Types and Fields - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via Shortcode

The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.10 (with the exception of 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2) due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access or higher, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-6967 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 SQL Injection issue affecting the Plugin Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields. It affects Versions before 2.7.31 and is fixed in 2.7.31.2.

Published
Mar 28, 2024
Last Updated
Jul 29, 2024
Slug
pods
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2, 3.0.10.2
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-6967 is tracked for the Plugin Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions before 2.7.31. Update Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields to 2.7.31.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
SQL Injection
Primary Fixed Version
2.7.31.2
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 2.7.31
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-6967
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-6967
Patched Versions
2.7.31.2 2.8.23.2 2.9.19.2 3.0.10.2
Affected Versions
Versions before 2.7.31 2.8 up to before 2.8.23.2 3 up to before 3.0.10.2
Related CVE Cluster

Related CVEs for Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields

These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.

Critical CVE-2014-7957 2.5 Jan 12, 2015
CVE-2014-7957 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Cross-Site Scripting

Pods <= 2.4.3 - Multiple Cross-Site Request Forgery

High CVE-2023-6999 2.7.31.2 Mar 28, 2024
CVE-2023-6999 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Remote Code Execution

Pods - Custom Content Types and Fields - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution

High CVE-2023-23790 2.9.11 Jan 20, 2023
CVE-2023-23790 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Cross-Site Request Forgery

Pods <= 2.9.10.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery

Medium CVE-2014-7956 2.5 Jan 12, 2015
CVE-2014-7956 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Cross-Site Scripting

Pods <= 2.4.3 - Cross-Site Scripting

Medium CVE-2024-3956 3.2.1.1 May 09, 2024
CVE-2024-3956 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields <= 3.2.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Pod Form Redirect URL

Medium CVE-2021-24338 2.7.27 Jan 15, 2021
CVE-2021-24338 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Pods 2.4.4.1 - 2.7.26 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Medium CVE-2021-24339 2.7.27 Jan 15, 2021
CVE-2021-24339 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Pods <= 2.7.26 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Menu Label field

Medium CVE-2025-1446 3.2.8.2 Mar 02, 2025
CVE-2025-1446 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields <= 3.2.8.1 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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