Is CVE-2023-6220 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6220 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6220 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6220 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6220?

CVE-2023-6220 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6220

CWE-434Published: January 11, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Piotnet Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'piotnetforms_ajax_form_builder' function in versions up to, and including, 1.0.28. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Piotnet Forms plugin for WordPress is susceptible to arbitrary file uploads because it fails to properly validate file types. This critical vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files, potentially resulting in remote code execution.

No public exploits are currently known for this flaw, and it is not in the KEV database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Piotnet Forms plugin to a version later than 1.0.28. Implement security measures to monitor and restrict file uploads on the web server.

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-2023-6220 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.