How severe is CVE-2023-5673?

CVE-2023-5673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5673?

CVE-2023-5673 affects Wpvibes Wp Mail Log. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5673?

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-2023-5673 published?

CVE-2023-5673 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5673

CVE-2023-5673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpvibes Wp Mail Log with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Wpvibes Wp Mail Log
Published: 2023-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Mail Log WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not properly validate file extensions uploading files to attach to emails, allowing attackers to upload PHP files, leading to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5673?: The WP Mail Log WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not properly validate file extensions uploading files to attach to emails, allowing attackers to upload PHP files, leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-5673?: CVE-2023-5673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5673?: CVE-2023-5673 affects Wpvibes Wp Mail Log. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5673?: 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-2023-5673 published?: CVE-2023-5673 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/231f72bf-9ad0-417e-b7a0-3555875749e9

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpvibes:wp_mail_log:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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