CVE-2023-6600
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
The OMGF | GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the update_settings() function hooked via admin_init in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings which can be used to inject Cross-Site Scripting payloads and delete entire directories. PLease note there were several attempted patched, and we consider 5.7.10 to be the most sufficiently patched.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in the OMGF | GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy. plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 5.7.9, allows unauthorized modification of data and Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Unauthenticated attackers can update plugin settings, inject XSS payloads, and delete directories due to a missing capability check. This is a serious integrity and availability risk, and it is actively exploited.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. The flaw is remotely exploitable, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings and inject malicious scripts.
Update the OMGF plugin for WordPress to version 5.7.10 or later immediately. Ensure proper capability checks are in place for all administrative functions in WordPress plugins.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-6600 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2023-6600 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-6600 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1