CVE-2023-38519: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in MainWP M

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-38519?

mainwp dashboard: upgrade to 4.4.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-38519 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38519 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-2023-38519 affect?

CVE-2023-38519 affects mainwp dashboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance.This issue affects MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-38519 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting mainwp dashboard. 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 MainWP MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance.This issue affects MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance: from n/a through 4.4.3.3.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: mainwp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-20 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mainwp mainwp dashboard UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.3.4

Fixed in: 4.4.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mainwp-dashboard || rpm -q mainwp-dashboard || mainwp-dashboard --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mainwp-dashboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mainwp-dashboard

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-2023-38519?

mainwp dashboard: upgrade to 4.4.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-38519 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38519 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-2023-38519 affect?

CVE-2023-38519 affects mainwp dashboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance.This issue affects MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for

How urgent is CVE-2023-38519?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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