How severe is CVE-2023-0579?

CVE-2023-0579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0579?

CVE-2023-0579 affects Yarpp Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0579?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0579 published?

CVE-2023-0579 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0579

CVE-2023-0579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yarpp Yet Another Related Posts Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Yarpp Yet Another Related Posts Plugin
Published: 2023-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The YARPP WordPress plugin before 5.30.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before using them in SQL statement/s, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscribers to perform SQL Injection attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0579?: The YARPP WordPress plugin before 5.30.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before using them in SQL statement/s, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscribers to perform SQL Injection attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-0579?: CVE-2023-0579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0579?: CVE-2023-0579 affects Yarpp Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0579 published?: CVE-2023-0579 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/574f7607-96d8-4ef8-b96c-0425ad7e7690

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yarpp:yet_another_related_posts_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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