How severe is CVE-2023-2636?

CVE-2023-2636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2023-2636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2636?

CVE-2023-2636 affects An Gradebook Project An Gradebook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2636?

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-2023-2636 published?

CVE-2023-2636 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2636

CVE-2023-2636 is a high-severity vulnerability in An Gradebook Project An Gradebook with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: An Gradebook Project An Gradebook
Published: 2023-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AN_GradeBook WordPress plugin through 5.0.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as subscriber

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2636?: The AN_GradeBook WordPress plugin through 5.0.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as subscriber
How severe is CVE-2023-2636?: CVE-2023-2636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2023-2636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2636?: CVE-2023-2636 affects An Gradebook Project An Gradebook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2636?: 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-2023-2636 published?: CVE-2023-2636 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:an_gradebook_project:an_gradebook:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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