CVE-2023-0279: The Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before 3.06 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter bef

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0279?

media library assistant: upgrade to 3.06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0279 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-0279 affect?

CVE-2023-0279 affects media library assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before 3.06 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0279 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting media library assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before 3.06 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: media library assistant project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-27 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

media library assistant project media library assistant UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.06

Fixed in: 3.06

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-library-assistant || rpm -q media-library-assistant || media-library-assistant --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.06 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-library-assistant

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-library-assistant

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0279?

media library assistant: upgrade to 3.06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0279 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0279 affect?

CVE-2023-0279 affects media library assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before 3.06 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.

How urgent is CVE-2023-0279?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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