CVE-2023-2805: The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape the agents[] parameter in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2805?

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

Q: Is CVE-2023-2805 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2805 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-2023-2805 affect?

CVE-2023-2805 affects supportcandy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape the agents[] parameter in the set_add_agent_leaves AJAX function before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privile

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2805?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2805 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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 agents[] parameter in the set_add_agent_leaves AJAX function 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
Public exploit reference

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	0.9% (top 42%)
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-2023-2805?

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

Is CVE-2023-2805 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2805 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-2023-2805 affect?

CVE-2023-2805 affects supportcandy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape the agents[] parameter in the set_add_agent_leaves AJAX function before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privile

How urgent is CVE-2023-2805?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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