How severe is CVE-2023-1020?

CVE-2023-1020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1020?

CVE-2023-1020 affects Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project Wp Live Chat Shoutbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1020?

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

When was CVE-2023-1020 published?

CVE-2023-1020 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1020

CVE-2023-1020 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project Wp Live Chat Shoutbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project Wp Live Chat Shoutbox
Published: 2023-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox WordPress plugin through 1.4.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1020?: The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox WordPress plugin through 1.4.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.
How severe is CVE-2023-1020?: CVE-2023-1020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1020?: CVE-2023-1020 affects Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project Wp Live Chat Shoutbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-1020 published?: CVE-2023-1020 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e5aa9a3-65a0-47d6-bc26-a2fb6cb073ff

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp_live_chat_shoutbox_project:wp_live_chat_shoutbox:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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