How severe is CVE-2023-2921?

CVE-2023-2921 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-2023-2921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2921?

CVE-2023-2921 affects Kaizencoders Short Url. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2921?

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.

Does CVE-2023-2921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-2921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-34367.

When was CVE-2023-2921 published?

CVE-2023-2921 was published on 2025-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2921

CVE-2023-2921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaizencoders Short Url 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: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-34367
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Kaizencoders Short Url
Published: 2025-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Short URL WordPress plugin through 1.6.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with relatively low privilege on the site, like subscribers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2921?: The Short URL WordPress plugin through 1.6.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with relatively low privilege on the site, like subscribers.
How severe is CVE-2023-2921?: CVE-2023-2921 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-2023-2921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2921?: CVE-2023-2921 affects Kaizencoders Short Url. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2921?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-2921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-2921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-34367.
When was CVE-2023-2921 published?: CVE-2023-2921 was published on 2025-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0f85db4f-8493-4941-8f3c-e5258c581bdc/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kaizencoders:short_url:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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