How severe is CVE-2023-36677?

CVE-2023-36677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-36677 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36677?

CVE-2023-36677 affects Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36677?

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-2023-36677 published?

CVE-2023-36677 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36677

CVE-2023-36677 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager
Published: 2023-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.67.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36677?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.67.
How severe is CVE-2023-36677?: CVE-2023-36677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-36677 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36677?: CVE-2023-36677 affects Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36677?: 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-2023-36677 published?: CVE-2023-36677 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sp-client-document-manager/wordpress-sp-project-document-manager-plugin-4-67-sql-injection?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartypantsplugins:sp_project_\&_document_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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