CVE-2023-2987
CWE-345Published: May 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Wordapp plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to an use of insufficiently unique cryptographic signature on the 'wa_pdx_op_config_set' function in versions up to, and including, 1.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to the plugin to change the 'validation_token' in the plugin config, providing access to the plugin's remote control functionalities, such as creating an admin access URL, which can be used for privilege escalation.
Risk Analysis
The Wordapp plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an authorization bypass due to weak cryptographic signatures. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to escalate privileges, resulting in a critical 9.8 CVSS score.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA's KEV.
Users should update the Wordapp plugin to a version beyond 1.6.0 to address the authorization bypass.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2987 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-345)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-2987 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts