CVE-2023-4598: The Slimstat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-4598?

slimstat analytics: upgrade to 5.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-4598 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4598 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-2023-4598 affect?

CVE-2023-4598 affects slimstat analytics. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Slimstat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 5.0.9 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-4598?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-4598 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting slimstat analytics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Slimstat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 5.0.9 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract

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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wp-slimstat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-20 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-slimstat slimstat analytics UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0.10

Fixed in: 5.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy slimstat-analytics || rpm -q slimstat-analytics || slimstat-analytics --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade slimstat-analytics

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade slimstat-analytics

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-2023-4598?

slimstat analytics: upgrade to 5.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-4598 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4598 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-2023-4598 affect?

CVE-2023-4598 affects slimstat analytics. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Slimstat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode in versions up to, and including, 5.0.9 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on

How urgent is CVE-2023-4598?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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