CVE-2023-0504

Name: CVE-2023-0504
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-27T16:15:09.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0504 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The HT Politic WordPress plugin before 2.3.8 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HT Politic WordPress plugin before 2.3.8 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hasthemes	Ht Politic	< 2.3.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b427841d-a3ad-4e3a-8964-baad90a9aedbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b427841d-a3ad-4e3a-8964-baad90a9aedbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0504?

How severe is CVE-2023-0504?

CVE-2023-0504 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0504?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0504?

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Source: NVD / NIST