How severe is CVE-2023-1868?

CVE-2023-1868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1868?

CVE-2023-1868 affects Plugin Yourchannel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1868?

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

When was CVE-2023-1868 published?

CVE-2023-1868 was published on 2023-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1868

CVE-2023-1868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plugin Yourchannel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Plugin Yourchannel
Published: 2023-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The YourChannel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check when clearing the plugin cache via the yrc_clear_cache GET parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to clear the plugin's cache.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1868?: The YourChannel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check when clearing the plugin cache via the yrc_clear_cache GET parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to clear the plugin's cache.
How severe is CVE-2023-1868?: CVE-2023-1868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1868?: CVE-2023-1868 affects Plugin Yourchannel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1868 published?: CVE-2023-1868 was published on 2023-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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