How severe is CVE-2023-28661?

CVE-2023-28661 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-2023-28661 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-2023-28661?

CVE-2023-28661 primarily affects Accesspressthemes Wp Popup Banners. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28661?

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-2023-28661 published?

CVE-2023-28661 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28661

CVE-2023-28661 is a high-severity vulnerability in Accesspressthemes Wp Popup Banners 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: Accesspressthemes Wp Popup Banners
Published: 2023-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Popup Banners WordPress Plugin, version <= 1.2.5, is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'value' parameter in the get_popup_data action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28661?: The WP Popup Banners WordPress Plugin, version <= 1.2.5, is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'value' parameter in the get_popup_data action.
How severe is CVE-2023-28661?: CVE-2023-28661 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-2023-28661 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-2023-28661?: CVE-2023-28661 primarily affects Accesspressthemes Wp Popup Banners. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28661?: 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-2023-28661 published?: CVE-2023-28661 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-2

Affected products (25)

cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.8:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.1.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:wp_popup_banners:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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