CVE-2023-5041: The Track The Click WordPress plugin before 0.3.12 does not properly sanitize query parameters to the stats RE

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-5041?

track the click: upgrade to 0.3.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-5041 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5041 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-2023-5041 affect?

CVE-2023-5041 affects track the click. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Track The Click WordPress plugin before 0.3.12 does not properly sanitize query parameters to the stats REST endpoint before using them in a database query, allowing a logged in user with an author role or higher to perform time based b

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-5041?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-5041 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting track the click. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Track The Click WordPress plugin before 0.3.12 does not properly sanitize query parameters to the stats REST endpoint before using them in a database query, allowing a logged in user with an author role or higher to perform time based blind SQLi attacks on the database.

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 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: tracktheclick

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-17 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tracktheclick track the click UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.3.12

Fixed in: 0.3.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy track-the-click || rpm -q track-the-click || track-the-click --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.3.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade track-the-click

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade track-the-click

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-2023-5041?

track the click: upgrade to 0.3.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5041 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5041 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-2023-5041 affect?

CVE-2023-5041 affects track the click. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Track The Click WordPress plugin before 0.3.12 does not properly sanitize query parameters to the stats REST endpoint before using them in a database query, allowing a logged in user with an author role or higher to perform time based b

How urgent is CVE-2023-5041?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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