How severe is CVE-2023-5527?

CVE-2023-5527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5527 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-2023-5527?

CVE-2023-5527 affects Businessdirectoryplugin Business Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5527?

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.

Does CVE-2023-5527 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5527 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57840.

When was CVE-2023-5527 published?

CVE-2023-5527 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5527

CVE-2023-5527 is a high-severity vulnerability in Businessdirectoryplugin Business Directory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57840
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Businessdirectoryplugin Business Directory
Published: 2024-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Business Directory Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in versions up to, and including, 6.4.3 via the class-csv-exporter.php file. This allows authenticated attackers, with author-level permissions and above, to embed untrusted input into CSV files exported by administrators, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5527?: The Business Directory Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in versions up to, and including, 6.4.3 via the class-csv-exporter.php file. This allows authenticated attackers, with author-level permissions and above, to embed untrusted input into CSV files exported by administrators, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.
How severe is CVE-2023-5527?: CVE-2023-5527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5527 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-2023-5527?: CVE-2023-5527 affects Businessdirectoryplugin Business Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5527?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-5527 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5527 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57840.
When was CVE-2023-5527 published?: CVE-2023-5527 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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