CVE-2023-5974

Name: CVE-2023-5974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-27T17:15:09.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5974 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPB Show Core WordPress plugin through 2.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) via the `path` parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WPB Show Core WordPress plugin through 2.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) via the `path` parameter.

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

3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpb Show Core Project	Wpb Show Core	<= 2.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0136057-f420-4fe7-a147-ecbec7e7a9b5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0136057-f420-4fe7-a147-ecbec7e7a9b5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5974?

The WPB Show Core WordPress plugin through 2.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) via the `path` parameter.

How severe is CVE-2023-5974?

CVE-2023-5974 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5974?

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-2023-5974?

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Source: NVD / NIST