Is CVE-2023-2601 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2601 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2601 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2601 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2601?

CVE-2023-2601 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2601

Published: June 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by admin via CSRF.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin contains a SQL injection vulnerability due to improper input sanitization. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows for full system compromise and is remotely exploitable without authentication.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the wpbrutalai plugin to version 2.0.0 or later to resolve the sanitization issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2601 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.