CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2023-03-22

CVE-2023-28662

codemenschen gift_vouchers Security Advisory (CVE-2023-28662)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-28662 impacting codemenschen gift_vouchers. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Gift Cards (Gift Vouchers and Packages) WordPress Plugin, version <= 4.3.1, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the template parameter in the wpgv_doajax_voucher_pdf_save_func action.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product codemenschen / gift_vouchers
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2023-28662 impacting codemenschen gift_vouchers.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-28662.yaml
id: cve-2023-28662

info:
  name: codemenschen gift_vouchers - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-28662 affecting codemenschen gift_vouchers.
    Evaluation: The Gift Cards (Gift Vouchers and Packages) WordPress Plugin, version &lt;= 4.3.1, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in th...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-28662
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2023-28662
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2023-28662,codemenschen,gift_vouchers,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gift_vouchers"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-28662.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-28662
# Target: codemenschen gift_vouchers | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-28662 (codemenschen gift_vouchers)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against codemenschen gift_vouchers scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2023-28662.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-28662
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gift_vouchers 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gift_vouchers 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gift_vouchers

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gift_vouchers 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gift_vouchers

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-28662 in codemenschen gift_vouchers?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update codemenschen gift_vouchers packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2023-28662?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2023-28662?

CVE-2023-28662 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-28662
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor codemenschen
Product gift_vouchers
Published 2023-03-22
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H