CVE-2023-45074: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Page Vis

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-45074?

advanced page visit counter: upgrade to 8.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-45074 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45074 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-2023-45074 affect?

CVE-2023-45074 affects advanced page visit counter. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Page Visit Counter Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Advanc

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-45074 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting advanced page visit counter. 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 Page Visit Counter Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 7.1.1.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: pagevisitcounter

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-06 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pagevisitcounter advanced page visit counter UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.0.1

Fixed in: 8.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-page-visit-counter || rpm -q advanced-page-visit-counter || advanced-page-visit-counter --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-page-visit-counter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-page-visit-counter

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-2023-45074?

advanced page visit counter: upgrade to 8.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-45074 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45074 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-2023-45074 affect?

CVE-2023-45074 affects advanced page visit counter. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Page Visit Counter Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Advanc

How urgent is CVE-2023-45074?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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