How severe is CVE-2023-2482?

CVE-2023-2482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2482 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2482?

CVE-2023-2482 affects Wpwox Responsive Css Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2482?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-2482 published?

CVE-2023-2482 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2482

CVE-2023-2482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpwox Responsive Css Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Wpwox Responsive Css Editor
Published: 2023-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Responsive CSS EDITOR WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high-privilege users such as admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2482?: The Responsive CSS EDITOR WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high-privilege users such as admin.
How severe is CVE-2023-2482?: CVE-2023-2482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2482 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2482?: CVE-2023-2482 affects Wpwox Responsive Css Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2482?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-2482 published?: CVE-2023-2482 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0f73781-be7e-482e-91de-ad7991ad4bd5

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpwox:responsive_css_editor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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