CVE-2023-0718
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_folder function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the folder structure maintained by the plugin.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in the Wicked Folders WordPress plugin allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions to bypass authorization checks. This enables them to perform actions typically reserved for administrators, such as modifying the plugin's folder structure. The confirmed exploitation in the wild and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog indicate its urgency.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Attackers can exploit this remotely once authenticated.
Update the Wicked Folders plugin to a version beyond 2.18.16. Ensure all WordPress plugins are kept up-to-date and restrict user permissions to the minimum necessary.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0718 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2023-0718 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
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Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0718 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1