CVE-2023-23645
CVE-2023-23645 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mainwp Code Snippets Extension with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-27732
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Mainwp Code Snippets Extension
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects MainWP Code Snippets Extension: from n/a through 4.0.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23645?
- Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects MainWP Code Snippets Extension: from n/a through 4.0.2.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23645?
- CVE-2023-23645 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2023-23645 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-2023-23645?
- CVE-2023-23645 affects Mainwp Code Snippets Extension. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23645?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2023-23645 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-23645 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-27732.
- When was CVE-2023-23645 published?
- CVE-2023-23645 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mainwp:code_snippets_extension:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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