How severe is CVE-2023-0924?

CVE-2023-0924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0924 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-2023-0924?

CVE-2023-0924 affects Zyrex Popup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0924?

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-2023-0924 published?

CVE-2023-0924 was published on 2023-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0924

CVE-2023-0924 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zyrex Popup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Zyrex Popup
Published: 2023-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ZYREX POPUP WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate the type of files uploaded when creating a popup, allowing a high privileged user (such as an Administrator) to upload arbitrary files, even when modifying the file system is disallowed, such as in a multisite install.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0924?: The ZYREX POPUP WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate the type of files uploaded when creating a popup, allowing a high privileged user (such as an Administrator) to upload arbitrary files, even when modifying the file system is disallowed, such as in a multisite install.
How severe is CVE-2023-0924?: CVE-2023-0924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0924 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-2023-0924?: CVE-2023-0924 affects Zyrex Popup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0924?: 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-2023-0924 published?: CVE-2023-0924 was published on 2023-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0fd0d7a5-9263-43b6-9244-7880c3d3e6f4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zyrex:popup:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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