How severe is CVE-2023-45652?

CVE-2023-45652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-45652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45652?

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

Does CVE-2023-45652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49943.

When was CVE-2023-45652 published?

CVE-2023-45652 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45652

CVE-2023-45652 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49943
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Justin Silver Remote Content Shortcode allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Remote Content Shortcode: from n/a through 1.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45652?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Justin Silver Remote Content Shortcode allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Remote Content Shortcode: from n/a through 1.5.
How severe is CVE-2023-45652?: CVE-2023-45652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-45652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-45652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49943.
When was CVE-2023-45652 published?: CVE-2023-45652 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/remote-content-shortcode/wordpress-remote-content-shortcode-plugin-1-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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