CVE-2023-2174

Name: CVE-2023-2174
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-31T06:15:08.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2174 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the delete_badgeos_log_entries function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete the plugin's log entries.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the delete_badgeos_log_entries function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete the plugin's log entries.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Badgeos	Badgeos	<= 3.7.1.6

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2174?

How severe is CVE-2023-2174?

CVE-2023-2174 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2174?

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-2023-2174?

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Source: NVD / NIST