How severe is CVE-2023-6160?

CVE-2023-6160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-6160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6160?

CVE-2023-6160 affects Lifterlms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6160?

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

When was CVE-2023-6160 published?

CVE-2023-6160 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6160

CVE-2023-6160 is a low-severity vulnerability in Lifterlms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lifterlms
Published: 2023-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including, 7.4.2 via the maybe_serve_export function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator or LMS manager access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary CSV files on the server, which can contain sensitive information as well as removing those files from the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6160?: The LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including, 7.4.2 via the maybe_serve_export function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator or LMS manager access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary CSV files on the server, which can contain sensitive information as well as removing those files from the server.
How severe is CVE-2023-6160?: CVE-2023-6160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-6160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6160?: CVE-2023-6160 affects Lifterlms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6160 published?: CVE-2023-6160 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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