How severe is CVE-2023-1888?

CVE-2023-1888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1888?

CVE-2023-1888 affects Wpwax Directorist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1888?

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-2023-1888 published?

CVE-2023-1888 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1888

CVE-2023-1888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpwax Directorist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Wpwax Directorist
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an arbitrary user password reset in versions up to, and including, 7.5.4. This is due to a lack of validation checks within login.php. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to reset the password of an arbitrary user and gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1888?: The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an arbitrary user password reset in versions up to, and including, 7.5.4. This is due to a lack of validation checks within login.php. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to reset the password of an arbitrary user and gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-1888?: CVE-2023-1888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1888?: CVE-2023-1888 affects Wpwax Directorist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1888?: 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-2023-1888 published?: CVE-2023-1888 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpwax:directorist:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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