CVE-2023-0579

Name: CVE-2023-0579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-16T12:15:12.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The YARPP WordPress plugin before 5.30.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before using them in SQL statement/s, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscribers to perform SQL Injection attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The YARPP WordPress plugin before 5.30.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before using them in SQL statement/s, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscribers to perform SQL Injection attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yarpp	Yet Another Related Posts Plugin	< 5.30.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/574f7607-96d8-4ef8-b96c-0425ad7e7690Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/574f7607-96d8-4ef8-b96c-0425ad7e7690Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0579?

How severe is CVE-2023-0579?

CVE-2023-0579 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0579?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST