Is CVE-2023-41875 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-41875 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-41875 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-41875 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41875?

CVE-2023-41875 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-41875

CWE-862Published: December 13, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdirectorykit.com WP Directory Kit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.2.6.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

WP Directory Kit contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows for the exploitation of incorrectly configured access controls. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is remotely exploitable without authentication. It poses a significant risk to the security of the directory platform.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the WP Directory Kit plugin to a version beyond 1.2.6.

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-2023-41875 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.