How severe is CVE-2023-0993?

CVE-2023-0993 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0993?

CVE-2023-0993 affects Getshieldsecurity Shield Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0993?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0993 published?

CVE-2023-0993 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0993

CVE-2023-0993 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getshieldsecurity Shield Security 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Getshieldsecurity Shield Security
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization on the 'theme-plugin-file' AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17. This allows authenticated attackers to add arbitrary audit log entries indicating that a theme or plugin has been edited, and is also a vector for Cross-Site Scripting via CVE-2023-0992.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0993?: The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization on the 'theme-plugin-file' AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17. This allows authenticated attackers to add arbitrary audit log entries indicating that a theme or plugin has been edited, and is also a vector for Cross-Site Scripting via CVE-2023-0992.
How severe is CVE-2023-0993?: CVE-2023-0993 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0993?: CVE-2023-0993 affects Getshieldsecurity Shield Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0993 published?: CVE-2023-0993 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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