How severe is CVE-2023-6066?

CVE-2023-6066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6066 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6066?

CVE-2023-6066 affects Kishorkhambu Wp Custom Widget Area. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6066?

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

Does CVE-2023-6066 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6066 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58323.

When was CVE-2023-6066 published?

CVE-2023-6066 was published on 2024-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6066

CVE-2023-6066 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kishorkhambu Wp Custom Widget Area with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58323
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Kishorkhambu Wp Custom Widget Area
Published: 2024-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Custom Widget area WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not properly apply capability and nonce checks on any of its AJAX action callback functions, which could allow attackers with subscriber+ privilege to create, delete or modify menus on the site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6066?: The WP Custom Widget area WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not properly apply capability and nonce checks on any of its AJAX action callback functions, which could allow attackers with subscriber+ privilege to create, delete or modify menus on the site.
How severe is CVE-2023-6066?: CVE-2023-6066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6066 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6066?: CVE-2023-6066 affects Kishorkhambu Wp Custom Widget Area. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6066?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6066 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6066 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58323.
When was CVE-2023-6066 published?: CVE-2023-6066 was published on 2024-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8f84d47-49aa-4258-a8a6-3de8e7342623

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kishorkhambu:wp_custom_widget_area:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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