CVE-2023-1408

Name: CVE-2023-1408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-08T14:15:12.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1408 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Video List Manager WordPress plugin through 1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Video List Manager WordPress plugin through 1.7 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.23%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Video List Manager Project	Video List Manager	<= 1.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/baf7ef4d-b2ba-48e0-9c17-74fa27e0c15bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/baf7ef4d-b2ba-48e0-9c17-74fa27e0c15bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1408?

How severe is CVE-2023-1408?

CVE-2023-1408 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1408?

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-2023-1408?

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Source: NVD / NIST