CVE-2023-23645: code snippets Code Injection (CVSS 9.9)

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects MainWP Code Snippets Extension: from n/a through 4.0.2.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mainwp	code_snippets_extension	< 4.0.3

References

Other References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/mainwp-code-snippets-extension/wordpress-mainwp-code-snippets-extension-plugin-4-0-2-subscriber-arbitrary-php-code-injection-execution-vulnerability?_s_id=cve https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/mainwp-code-snippets-extension/wordpress-mainwp-code-snippets-extension-plugin-4-0-2-subscriber-arbitrary-php-code-injection-execution-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23645? +

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects MainWP Code Snippets Extension: from n/a through 4.0.2. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-23645? +

CVE-2023-23645 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23645? +

CVE-2023-23645 affects products from mainwp, specifically: code_snippets_extension. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-23645? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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