How severe is CVE-2023-6996?

CVE-2023-6996 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-2023-6996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6996?

CVE-2023-6996 affects Vegacorp Display Custom Fields In The Frontend - Post And User Profile Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6996?

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-2023-6996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59188.

When was CVE-2023-6996 published?

CVE-2023-6996 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6996

CVE-2023-6996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vegacorp Display Custom Fields In The Frontend - Post And User Profile Fields 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59188
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Vegacorp Display Custom Fields In The Frontend - Post And User Profile Fields
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Code Injection via the plugin's vg_display_data shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 due to insufficient input validation and restriction on access to that shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to call arbitrary functions and execute code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6996?: The Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Code Injection via the plugin's vg_display_data shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 due to insufficient input validation and restriction on access to that shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to call arbitrary functions and execute code.
How severe is CVE-2023-6996?: CVE-2023-6996 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-2023-6996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6996?: CVE-2023-6996 affects Vegacorp Display Custom Fields In The Frontend - Post And User Profile Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6996?: 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-2023-6996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59188.
When was CVE-2023-6996 published?: CVE-2023-6996 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vegacorp:display_custom_fields_in_the_frontend_-_post_and_user_profile_fields:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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