Is CVE-2023-23488 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-23488 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-23488 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-23488 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23488?

CVE-2023-23488 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2023-23488

Published: April 11, 2026

Official Description

The Paid Memberships Pro WordPress Plugin, version < 2.9.8, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'code' parameter of the '/pmpro/v1/order' REST route.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Paid Memberships Pro WordPress Plugin. This flaw is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by CISA (is_in_kev: true), indicating a severe risk of data compromise.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. The SQL injection occurs in the 'code' parameter of the '/pmpro/v1/order' REST route and does not require authentication, making it remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Paid Memberships Pro WordPress Plugin to version 2.9.8 or later. Regularly scan WordPress installations for vulnerabilities and apply updates promptly.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-23488 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-2023-23488 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.