How severe is CVE-2023-1208?

CVE-2023-1208 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-2023-1208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1208?

CVE-2023-1208 affects Riverside Http Headers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1208?

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-2023-1208 published?

CVE-2023-1208 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1208

CVE-2023-1208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Riverside Http Headers 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Riverside Http Headers
Published: 2023-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This HTTP Headers WordPress plugin before 1.18.11 allows arbitrary data to be written to arbitrary files, leading to a Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1208?: This HTTP Headers WordPress plugin before 1.18.11 allows arbitrary data to be written to arbitrary files, leading to a Remote Code Execution vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-1208?: CVE-2023-1208 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-2023-1208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1208?: CVE-2023-1208 affects Riverside Http Headers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1208?: 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-2023-1208 published?: CVE-2023-1208 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e0cc6740-866a-4a81-a93d-ff486b79b7f7

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:riverside:http_headers:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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