CVE-2023-36677: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smartypa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-36677?

sp project \& document manager: upgrade to newer than 4.67. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-36677 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36677 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-2023-36677 affect?

CVE-2023-36677 affects sp project \& document manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.67.

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HIGH 8.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-36677 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting sp project \& document manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.67.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: smartypantsplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-03 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smartypantsplugins sp project \& document manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.67

Fixed in: newer than 4.67

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sp-project--document-manager || rpm -q sp-project--document-manager || sp-project--document-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.67 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sp-project--document-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sp-project--document-manager

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-2023-36677?

sp project \& document manager: upgrade to newer than 4.67. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-36677 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36677 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-2023-36677 affect?

CVE-2023-36677 affects sp project \& document manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.67.

How urgent is CVE-2023-36677?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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