Is CVE-2023-5974 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5974 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5974 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5974 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5974?

CVE-2023-5974 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5974

CWE-918Published: November 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WPB Show Core WordPress plugin through 2.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) via the `path` parameter.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This flaw allows for server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the WPB Show Core WordPress plugin. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it represents a critical risk as it is remotely exploitable without authentication.

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

Recommended Action

Users should ensure they are running the latest version of the WPB Show Core plugin or remove the affected component if updates are unavailable.

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-2023-5974 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.