Is CVE-2013-7233 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-7233, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-7233 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-7233 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-7233?

CVE-2013-7233 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2013-7233

CWE-352Published: December 30, 2013· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the retrospam component in wp-admin/options-discussion.php in WordPress 2.0.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that move comments to the moderation list.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-7233 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-7233. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.