How severe is CVE-2023-6389?

CVE-2023-6389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6389?

CVE-2023-6389 affects Abhinavsingh Wordpress Toolbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6389?

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

Does CVE-2023-6389 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6389 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58629.

When was CVE-2023-6389 published?

CVE-2023-6389 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6389

CVE-2023-6389 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abhinavsingh Wordpress Toolbar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58629
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Abhinavsingh Wordpress Toolbar
Published: 2024-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress Toolbar WordPress plugin through 2.2.6 redirects to any URL via the "wptbto" parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6389?: The WordPress Toolbar WordPress plugin through 2.2.6 redirects to any URL via the "wptbto" parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action.
How severe is CVE-2023-6389?: CVE-2023-6389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6389?: CVE-2023-6389 affects Abhinavsingh Wordpress Toolbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6389?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6389 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6389 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58629.
When was CVE-2023-6389 published?: CVE-2023-6389 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:abhinavsingh:wordpress_toolbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*

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