CVE-2023-28659
CVE-2023-28659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Plugin Waiting 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: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Plugin Waiting
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Waiting: One-click Countdowns WordPress Plugin, version <= 0.6.2, is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the pbc_down[meta][id] parameter of the pbc_save_downs action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28659?
- The Waiting: One-click Countdowns WordPress Plugin, version <= 0.6.2, is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the pbc_down[meta][id] parameter of the pbc_save_downs action.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28659?
- CVE-2023-28659 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-2023-28659 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28659?
- CVE-2023-28659 affects Plugin Waiting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28659?
- 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-2023-28659 published?
- CVE-2023-28659 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plugin:waiting:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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