CVE-2023-6883

Name: CVE-2023-6883
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-11T07:15:09.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6883 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Social Feed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform unauthorized actions, such as modifying the plugin's Facebook and Instagram access tokens and updating group IDs.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Easy Social Feed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform unauthorized actions, such as modifying the plugin's Facebook and Instagram access tokens and updating group IDs.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Easysocialfeed	Easy Social Feed	<= 6.5.2

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3012165/easy-facebook-likeboxRelease Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3deee9b5-2e36-447d-a492-e22e3dc6a5ab?source=cveProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3012165/easy-facebook-likeboxRelease Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3deee9b5-2e36-447d-a492-e22e3dc6a5ab?source=cveProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6883?

How severe is CVE-2023-6883?

CVE-2023-6883 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6883?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST