MEDIUM
CVE-2023-1125
CWE-639Published: May 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Ruby Help Desk WordPress plugin before 1.3.4 does not ensure that the ticket being modified belongs to the user making the request, allowing an attacker to close and/or add files and replies to tickets other than their own.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1125 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
wpruby1 product(s)
ruby help desk
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e8a4b6ab-47f8-495d-a22c-dcf914dfb58cExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e8a4b6ab-47f8-495d-a22c-dcf914dfb58cExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-1125
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-639
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 2, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-639)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-1125 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.