How severe is CVE-2023-24416?

CVE-2023-24416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-24416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24416?

CVE-2023-24416 affects Grimmdude All In One Favicon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24416?

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

Does CVE-2023-24416 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-24416 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-28472.

When was CVE-2023-24416 published?

CVE-2023-24416 was published on 2024-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24416

CVE-2023-24416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Grimmdude All In One Favicon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-28472
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Grimmdude All In One Favicon
Published: 2024-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Arne Franken All In One Favicon.This issue affects All In One Favicon: from n/a through 4.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24416?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Arne Franken All In One Favicon.This issue affects All In One Favicon: from n/a through 4.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-24416?: CVE-2023-24416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-24416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24416?: CVE-2023-24416 affects Grimmdude All In One Favicon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24416?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-24416 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-24416 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-28472.
When was CVE-2023-24416 published?: CVE-2023-24416 was published on 2024-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/all-in-one-favicon/wordpress-all-in-one-favicon-plugin-4-7-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:grimmdude:all_in_one_favicon:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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