How severe is CVE-2023-2842?

CVE-2023-2842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2842?

CVE-2023-2842 affects Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2842?

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-2023-2842 published?

CVE-2023-2842 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2842

CVE-2023-2842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager
Published: 2023-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Inventory Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.14 does not have CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make logged-in admins delete Inventory Items via a CSRF attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2842?: The WP Inventory Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.14 does not have CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make logged-in admins delete Inventory Items via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2023-2842?: CVE-2023-2842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2842?: CVE-2023-2842 affects Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2842?: 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-2023-2842 published?: CVE-2023-2842 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0357ecc7-56f5-4843-a928-bf2d3ce75596

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpinventory:wp_inventory_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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