CVE-2023-2482

Name: CVE-2023-2482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-27T14:15:10.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2482 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Responsive CSS EDITOR WordPress plugin through 1.0 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 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Responsive CSS EDITOR WordPress plugin through 1.0 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

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpwox	Responsive Css Editor	<= 1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0f73781-be7e-482e-91de-ad7991ad4bd5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0f73781-be7e-482e-91de-ad7991ad4bd5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2482?

How severe is CVE-2023-2482?

CVE-2023-2482 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2482?

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-2023-2482?

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Source: NVD / NIST