Is CVE-2023-6559 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6559 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6559 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6559 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6559?

CVE-2023-6559 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6559

CWE-22Published: December 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The MW WP Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.3. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The MW WP Form plugin for WordPress up to 5.0.3 fails to properly validate file paths during deletion, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files. This can lead to site takeover or remote code execution by deleting critical files like wp-config.php.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the MW WP Form plugin to a version that includes proper path validation.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-6559 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.