How severe is CVE-2023-50845?

CVE-2023-50845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-50845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50845?

CVE-2023-50845 affects Ayecode Geodirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50845?

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-2023-50845 published?

CVE-2023-50845 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50845

CVE-2023-50845 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ayecode Geodirectory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Ayecode Geodirectory
Published: 2023-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AyeCode - WordPress Business Directory Plugins GeoDirectory – WordPress Business Directory Plugin, or Classified Directory.This issue affects GeoDirectory – WordPress Business Directory Plugin, or Classified Directory: from n/a through 2.3.28.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50845?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AyeCode - WordPress Business Directory Plugins GeoDirectory – WordPress Business Directory Plugin, or Classified Directory.This issue affects GeoDirectory – WordPress Business Directory Plugin, or Classified Directory: from n/a through 2.3.28.
How severe is CVE-2023-50845?: CVE-2023-50845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-50845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50845?: CVE-2023-50845 affects Ayecode Geodirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50845?: 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-2023-50845 published?: CVE-2023-50845 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/geodirectory/wordpress-geodirectory-plugin-2-3-28-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ayecode:geodirectory:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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