How severe is CVE-2023-2189?

CVE-2023-2189 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-2023-2189 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-2023-2189?

CVE-2023-2189 affects Staxwp Stax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2189?

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

When was CVE-2023-2189 published?

CVE-2023-2189 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2189

CVE-2023-2189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Staxwp Stax 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: Staxwp Stax
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Elementor Addons, Widgets and Enhancements – Stax plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the toggle_widget function in versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to enable or disable Elementor widgets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2189?: The Elementor Addons, Widgets and Enhancements – Stax plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the toggle_widget function in versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to enable or disable Elementor widgets.
How severe is CVE-2023-2189?: CVE-2023-2189 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-2023-2189 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-2023-2189?: CVE-2023-2189 affects Staxwp Stax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2189 published?: CVE-2023-2189 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:staxwp:stax:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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