HIGH CVSS 7.6
Published: 2023-12-31

CVE-2023-52131

wpzinc page_generator Security Advisory (CVE-2023-52131)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-52131 impacting wpzinc page_generator. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.6 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 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
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product wpzinc / page_generator
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-2023-52131 impacting wpzinc page_generator.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-52131.yaml
id: cve-2023-52131

info:
  name: wpzinc page_generator - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-52131 affecting wpzinc page_generator.
    Evaluation: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WP Zinc Page Generator.This issue affe...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-52131
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
    cvss-score: 7.6
    cve-id: CVE-2023-52131
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2023-52131,wpzinc,page_generator,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "page_generator"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-52131.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-52131
# Target: wpzinc page_generator | CVSS: 7.6 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-52131 (wpzinc page_generator)...")
    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 wpzinc page_generator 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-2023-52131.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-52131
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install page_generator 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade page_generator 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update page_generator

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-52131 in wpzinc page_generator?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update wpzinc page_generator 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-2023-52131?

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-2023-52131?

CVE-2023-52131 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.6 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.6
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-52131
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor wpzinc
Product page_generator
Published 2023-12-31
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L