CVE-2023-0467
CVE-2023-0467 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wppool Wp Dark Mode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Wppool Wp Dark Mode
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- Last modified:
Description
The WP Dark Mode WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not properly sanitize the style parameter in shortcodes before using it to load a PHP template. This leads to Local File Inclusion on servers where non-existent directories may be traversed, or when chained with another vulnerability allowing arbitrary directory creation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0467?
- The WP Dark Mode WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not properly sanitize the style parameter in shortcodes before using it to load a PHP template. This leads to Local File Inclusion on servers where non-existent directories may be traversed, or when chained with another vulnerability allowing arbitrary directory creation.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0467?
- CVE-2023-0467 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-0467 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-0467?
- CVE-2023-0467 affects Wppool Wp Dark Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0467?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-0467 published?
- CVE-2023-0467 was published on 2023-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wppool:wp_dark_mode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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