CVE-2023-52131: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WP Zinc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-52131?

page generator: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-52131 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52131 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-2023-52131 affect?

CVE-2023-52131 affects page generator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WP Zinc Page Generator.This issue affects Page Generator: from n/a through 1.7.1.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-52131 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting page generator. 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 WP Zinc Page Generator.This issue affects Page Generator: from n/a through 1.7.1.

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	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpzinc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-31 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpzinc page generator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy page-generator || rpm -q page-generator || page-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade page-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade page-generator

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-2023-52131?

page generator: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-52131 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52131 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-2023-52131 affect?

CVE-2023-52131 affects page generator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WP Zinc Page Generator.This issue affects Page Generator: from n/a through 1.7.1.

How urgent is CVE-2023-52131?

Priority 38/100. High severity

References

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