CVE-2023-23983

Name: CVE-2023-23983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-28T15:15:12.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23983 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wpdevart Responsive Vertical Icon Menu plugin <= 1.5.8 can lead to theme deletion.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wpdevart Responsive Vertical Icon Menu plugin <= 1.5.8 can lead to theme deletion.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpdevart	Responsive Vertical Icon Menu	< 1.5.9

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23983?

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wpdevart Responsive Vertical Icon Menu plugin <= 1.5.8 can lead to theme deletion.

How severe is CVE-2023-23983?

CVE-2023-23983 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23983?

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-2023-23983?

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Source: NVD / NIST