How severe is CVE-2023-6528?

CVE-2023-6528 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-2023-6528 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6528?

CVE-2023-6528 affects Themepunch Slider Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6528?

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-2023-6528 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6528 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58759.

When was CVE-2023-6528 published?

CVE-2023-6528 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6528

CVE-2023-6528 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themepunch Slider Revolution 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58759
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Themepunch Slider Revolution
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin before 6.6.19 does not prevent users with at least the Author role from unserializing arbitrary content when importing sliders, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6528?: The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin before 6.6.19 does not prevent users with at least the Author role from unserializing arbitrary content when importing sliders, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-6528?: CVE-2023-6528 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-2023-6528 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6528?: CVE-2023-6528 affects Themepunch Slider Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6528?: 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-2023-6528 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6528 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58759.
When was CVE-2023-6528 published?: CVE-2023-6528 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36ced447-84ea-4162-80d2-6df226cb53cb

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themepunch:slider_revolution:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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