How severe is CVE-2023-41798?

CVE-2023-41798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-41798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41798?

CVE-2023-41798 affects Wpwax Directorist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41798?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-41798 published?

CVE-2023-41798 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41798

CVE-2023-41798 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpwax Directorist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Wpwax Directorist
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in wpWax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listing.This issue affects Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings: from n/a through 7.7.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41798?: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in wpWax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listing.This issue affects Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings: from n/a through 7.7.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-41798?: CVE-2023-41798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-41798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41798?: CVE-2023-41798 affects Wpwax Directorist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41798?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-41798 published?: CVE-2023-41798 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/directorist/wordpress-directorist-plugin-7-7-0-csv-injection?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpwax:directorist:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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