How severe is CVE-2023-26516?

CVE-2023-26516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-26516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26516?

CVE-2023-26516 affects Wpindeed Debug Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26516?

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-2023-26516 published?

CVE-2023-26516 was published on 2023-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26516

CVE-2023-26516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpindeed Debug Assistant 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Wpindeed Debug Assistant
Published: 2023-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WPIndeed Debug Assistant plugin <= 1.4 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26516?: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WPIndeed Debug Assistant plugin <= 1.4 versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-26516?: CVE-2023-26516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-26516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26516?: CVE-2023-26516 affects Wpindeed Debug Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26516?: 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-2023-26516 published?: CVE-2023-26516 was published on 2023-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/debug-assistant/wordpress-debug-assistant-plugin-1-4-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpindeed:debug_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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