How severe is CVE-2023-6985?

CVE-2023-6985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6985?

CVE-2023-6985 affects 10web Ai Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6985?

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

Does CVE-2023-6985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59177.

When was CVE-2023-6985 published?

CVE-2023-6985 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6985

CVE-2023-6985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 10web Ai Assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59177
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: 10web Ai Assistant
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The 10Web AI Assistant – AI content writing assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins that can be used to gain further access to a compromised site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6985?: The 10Web AI Assistant – AI content writing assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins that can be used to gain further access to a compromised site.
How severe is CVE-2023-6985?: CVE-2023-6985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6985?: CVE-2023-6985 affects 10web Ai Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6985?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59177.
When was CVE-2023-6985 published?: CVE-2023-6985 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:10web:ai_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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