CVE-2023-2252
CVE-2023-2252 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wpwax Directorist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-33759
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Wpwax Directorist
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.5.4 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion as it does not validate the file parameter when importing CSV files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2252?
- The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.5.4 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion as it does not validate the file parameter when importing CSV files.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2252?
- CVE-2023-2252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-2252 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-2252?
- CVE-2023-2252 affects Wpwax Directorist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-2252?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-2252 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-2252 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-33759.
- When was CVE-2023-2252 published?
- CVE-2023-2252 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpwax:directorist:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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