CVE-2023-1868

Name: CVE-2023-1868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-05T14:15:07.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1868 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The YourChannel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check when clearing the plugin cache via the yrc_clear_cache GET parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to clear the plugin's cache.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The YourChannel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check when clearing the plugin cache via the yrc_clear_cache GET parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to clear the plugin's cache.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plugin	Yourchannel	<= 1.2.3

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1868?

How severe is CVE-2023-1868?

CVE-2023-1868 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1868?

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-2023-1868?

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Source: NVD / NIST