How severe is CVE-2023-6980?

CVE-2023-6980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6980?

CVE-2023-6980 affects Veronalabs Wp Sms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6980?

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

Does CVE-2023-6980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59172.

When was CVE-2023-6980 published?

CVE-2023-6980 was published on 2024-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6980

CVE-2023-6980 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Veronalabs Wp Sms 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59172
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Veronalabs Wp Sms
Published: 2024-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP SMS – Messaging & SMS Notification for WordPress, WooCommerce, GravityForms, etc plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.5. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'delete' action of the wp-sms-subscribers page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete subscribers via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6980?: The WP SMS – Messaging & SMS Notification for WordPress, WooCommerce, GravityForms, etc plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.5. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'delete' action of the wp-sms-subscribers page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete subscribers via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2023-6980?: CVE-2023-6980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6980?: CVE-2023-6980 affects Veronalabs Wp Sms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59172.
When was CVE-2023-6980 published?: CVE-2023-6980 was published on 2024-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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