CVE-2023-2601

Name: CVE-2023-2601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-27T14:15:10.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2601 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by admin via CSRF.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by admin via CSRF.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Brutal Ai Project	Wp Brutal Ai	< 2.0.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173732/WordPress-WP-Brutal-AI-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/57769468-3802-4985-bf5e-44ec1d59f5fdExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173732/WordPress-WP-Brutal-AI-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/57769468-3802-4985-bf5e-44ec1d59f5fdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2601?

The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by admin via CSRF.

How severe is CVE-2023-2601?

CVE-2023-2601 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2601?

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-2023-2601?

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Source: NVD / NIST