How severe is CVE-2023-2277?

CVE-2023-2277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2277 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2277?

CVE-2023-2277 affects Wpdirectorykit Wp Directory Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2277?

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

When was CVE-2023-2277 published?

CVE-2023-2277 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2277

CVE-2023-2277 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpdirectorykit Wp Directory Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Wpdirectorykit Wp Directory Kit
Published: 2023-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'insert' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2277?: The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'insert' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2023-2277?: CVE-2023-2277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2277 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2277?: CVE-2023-2277 affects Wpdirectorykit Wp Directory Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2277?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2277 published?: CVE-2023-2277 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpdirectorykit:wp_directory_kit:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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