CVE-2023-52133: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WhileTru

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-52133?

most and least read posts widget: upgrade to newer than 2.5.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-52133 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52133 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-2023-52133 affect?

CVE-2023-52133 affects most and least read posts widget. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WhileTrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget.This issue affects Most And Least Read Posts Widget: from n/a through 2.5.16.

This month

HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-52133 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting most and least read posts widget. 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 WhileTrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget.This issue affects Most And Least Read Posts Widget: from n/a through 2.5.16.

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

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: whiletrue

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

whiletrue most and least read posts widget UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.16

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy most-and-least-read-posts-widget || rpm -q most-and-least-read-posts-widget || most-and-least-read-posts-widget --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade most-and-least-read-posts-widget

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade most-and-least-read-posts-widget

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-2023-52133?

most and least read posts widget: upgrade to newer than 2.5.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-52133 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52133 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-2023-52133 affect?

CVE-2023-52133 affects most and least read posts widget. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WhileTrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget.This issue affects Most And Least Read Posts Widget: from n/a through 2.5.16.

How urgent is CVE-2023-52133?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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