CVE-2023-23824

Name: CVE-2023-23824
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-23T19:15:11.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23824 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Auth. SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in WP-TopBar <= 5.36 versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Auth. SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in WP-TopBar <= 5.36 versions.

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

0.72%

49.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Topbar Project	Wp Topbar	<= 5.36

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-topbar/wordpress-wp-topbar-plugin-5-36-sql-injection?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-topbar/wordpress-wp-topbar-plugin-5-36-sql-injection?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23824?

Auth. SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in WP-TopBar <= 5.36 versions.

How severe is CVE-2023-23824?

CVE-2023-23824 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23824?

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-2023-23824?

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Source: NVD / NIST