Is CVE-2023-28408 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-28408 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-28408 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-28408 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28408?

CVE-2023-28408 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-28408

CWE-22Published: May 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in MW WP Form versions v4.4.2 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to alter the website or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, and obtain sensitive information depending on settings.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MW WP Form versions 4.4.2 and earlier contain a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to alter website content or cause a denial-of-service. This is a critical risk that could lead to full site compromise.

No public exploit is known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of the plugin. Validate all user-supplied paths to prevent access to unauthorized system files.

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-2023-28408 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.