CVE-2023-0498

CVE-2023-0498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hasthemes Wp Education 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-352.

Key facts

Description

The WP Education WordPress plugin before 1.2.7 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0498?
The WP Education WordPress plugin before 1.2.7 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2023-0498?
CVE-2023-0498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0498 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0498?
CVE-2023-0498 affects Hasthemes Wp Education. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0498?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0498 published?
CVE-2023-0498 was published on 2023-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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