How severe is CVE-2023-6878?

CVE-2023-6878 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-2023-6878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6878?

CVE-2023-6878 affects Leechesnutt Slick Social Share Buttons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6878?

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-2023-6878 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6878 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59082.

When was CVE-2023-6878 published?

CVE-2023-6878 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6878

CVE-2023-6878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leechesnutt Slick Social Share Buttons 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59082
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Leechesnutt Slick Social Share Buttons
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Slick Social Share Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'dcssb_ajax_update' function in versions up to, and including, 2.4.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions or above to update the site options arbitrarily.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6878?: The Slick Social Share Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'dcssb_ajax_update' function in versions up to, and including, 2.4.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions or above to update the site options arbitrarily.
How severe is CVE-2023-6878?: CVE-2023-6878 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-2023-6878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6878?: CVE-2023-6878 affects Leechesnutt Slick Social Share Buttons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6878?: 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-2023-6878 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6878 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59082.
When was CVE-2023-6878 published?: CVE-2023-6878 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:leechesnutt:slick_social_share_buttons:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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