HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-2280
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-2280

CWE-862Published: June 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_public' function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete or change plugin settings, import demo data, delete Directory Kit related posts and terms, and install arbitrary plugins. A partial patch was introduced in version 1.2.0 and an additional partial patch was introduced in version 1.2.2, but the issue was not fully patched until 1.2.3.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2280 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wpdirectorykit1 product(s)
wp directory kit
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

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.1.8/public/class-wpdirectorykit-public.php#L249
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907164/
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.1.8/public/class-wpdirectorykit-public.php#L249
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907164/
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abb1a758-5c16-4841-b1c7-0705ab16b328?source=cve
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abb1a758-5c16-4841-b1c7-0705ab16b328?source=cve

All References (6)

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.1.8/public/class-wpdirectorykit-public.php#L249Patch
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907164/Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abb1a758-5c16-4841-b1c7-0705ab16b328?source=cveThird Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.1.8/public/class-wpdirectorykit-public.php#L249Patch
→
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907164/Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abb1a758-5c16-4841-b1c7-0705ab16b328?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-2280
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-2280 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.
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