MEDIUM
CVE-2023-0498
CWE-352Published: March 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The WP Education WordPress plugin before 1.2.7 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0498 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
hasthemes1 product(s)
wp education
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8fa051ad-5b35-46d8-be95-0ac4e73d5effExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8fa051ad-5b35-46d8-be95-0ac4e73d5effExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-0498
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 27, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0498 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.