CVE-2023-2719: The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape the `id` parameter for an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2719?

supportcandy: upgrade to 3.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2719 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2719 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-2023-2719 affect?

CVE-2023-2719 affects supportcandy. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape the `id` parameter for an Agent in the REST API before using it in an SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection exploitable by users with a role as low as

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2719?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2719 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting supportcandy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape the `id` parameter for an Agent in the REST API before using it in an SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection exploitable by users with a role as low as Subscriber.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: supportcandy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-19 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

supportcandy supportcandy UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.7

Fixed in: 3.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy supportcandy || rpm -q supportcandy || supportcandy --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade supportcandy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade supportcandy

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-2719?

supportcandy: upgrade to 3.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2719 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2719 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-2023-2719 affect?

CVE-2023-2719 affects supportcandy. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape the `id` parameter for an Agent in the REST API before using it in an SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection exploitable by users with a role as low as

How urgent is CVE-2023-2719?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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