How severe is CVE-2023-5355?

CVE-2023-5355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5355 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5355?

CVE-2023-5355 affects Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5355?

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-2023-5355 published?

CVE-2023-5355 was published on 2023-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5355

CVE-2023-5355 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getawesomesupport Awesome Support with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Getawesomesupport Awesome Support
Published: 2023-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not sanitize file paths when deleting temporary attachment files, allowing a ticket submitter to delete arbitrary files on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5355?: The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not sanitize file paths when deleting temporary attachment files, allowing a ticket submitter to delete arbitrary files on the server.
How severe is CVE-2023-5355?: CVE-2023-5355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5355 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5355?: CVE-2023-5355 affects Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5355?: 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-2023-5355 published?: CVE-2023-5355 was published on 2023-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d6f7faca-dacf-4455-a837-0404803d0f25

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getawesomesupport:awesome_support:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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