How severe is CVE-2023-2221?

CVE-2023-2221 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-2023-2221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2221?

CVE-2023-2221 affects Wp Custom Cursors Project Wp Custom Cursors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2221?

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-2023-2221 published?

CVE-2023-2221 was published on 2023-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2221

CVE-2023-2221 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp Custom Cursors Project Wp Custom Cursors 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% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wp Custom Cursors Project Wp Custom Cursors
Published: 2023-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Custom Cursors WordPress plugin before 3.2 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as Admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2221?: The WP Custom Cursors WordPress plugin before 3.2 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as Admin.
How severe is CVE-2023-2221?: CVE-2023-2221 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-2023-2221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2221?: CVE-2023-2221 affects Wp Custom Cursors Project Wp Custom Cursors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2221?: 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-2023-2221 published?: CVE-2023-2221 was published on 2023-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp_custom_cursors_project:wp_custom_cursors:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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