Is CVE-2023-52221 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-52221 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-52221 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-52221 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-52221?

CVE-2023-52221 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-52221

CWE-434Published: January 24, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager.This issue affects Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager: from n/a through 1.5.1.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager plugin for WordPress allows unrestricted file uploads, which can be used to execute arbitrary code. This critical vulnerability poses a severe threat to the hosting environment.

No public exploit is known. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager plugin to a version beyond 1.5.1.

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-2023-52221 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.