How severe is CVE-2023-2434?

CVE-2023-2434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2434?

CVE-2023-2434 affects Kylephillips Nested Pages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2434?

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

When was CVE-2023-2434 published?

CVE-2023-2434 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2434

CVE-2023-2434 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kylephillips Nested Pages with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Kylephillips Nested Pages
Published: 2023-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Nested Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'reset' function in versions up to, and including, 3.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level permissions and above, to reset plugin settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2434?: The Nested Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'reset' function in versions up to, and including, 3.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level permissions and above, to reset plugin settings.
How severe is CVE-2023-2434?: CVE-2023-2434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2434?: CVE-2023-2434 affects Kylephillips Nested Pages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2434 published?: CVE-2023-2434 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kylephillips:nested_pages:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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