CVE-2023-23737
CVE-2023-23737 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Managewp Broken Link Checker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Managewp Broken Link Checker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unauth. SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension plugin <= 4.0 versions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23737?
- Unauth. SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension plugin <= 4.0 versions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23737?
- CVE-2023-23737 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-23737 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-2023-23737?
- CVE-2023-23737 affects Managewp Broken Link Checker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23737?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2023-23737 published?
- CVE-2023-23737 was published on 2023-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:managewp:broken_link_checker:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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