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Wp Directory Kit CVE-2023-2277

MEDIUM
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352)
2023-06-13 security@wordfence.com
6.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V3 - Web Frontend Security Anti-CSRF tokens, SameSite cookies
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.15%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement anti-CSRF tokens, validate Origin/Referer headers, use SameSite cookie attribute.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352), which allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions. The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'insert' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Affected products include: Wpdirectorykit Wp Directory Kit.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.1 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch released
Apr 08, 2026 - 18:22 nvd
Patch available
PoC Detected
Apr 08, 2026 - 18:17 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jun 13, 2023 - 02:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'insert' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 64% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +30
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Request Forgery exploits the automatic credential inclusion behavior of web browsers.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:wpdirectorykit:wp_directory_kit:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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CVE-2026-18474 HIGH POC
8.6 Aug 12

Unauthenticated SQL injection in WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin (all versions before 1.5.6) allows remote attackers t

CVE-2026-18230 HIGH POC
8.1 Aug 12

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CVE-2025-13390 CRITICAL POC
10.0 Dec 03

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1

CVE-2023-2278 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jun 13

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9

CVE-2026-16589 HIGH POC
7.7 Aug 08

SQL injection via an unsecured AJAX endpoint in WP Directory Kit (WordPress plugin) before 1.5.5 allows any authenticate

CVE-2026-16594 HIGH POC
7.5 Aug 08

WP Directory Kit versions before 1.5.5 expose the plugin's full settings - including sensitive API keys and third-party

CVE-2026-18653 HIGH POC
7.2 Aug 16

SQL injection in WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.7 is exploitable by authenticated administrators, with mat

CVE-2026-16591 HIGH POC
7.2 Sep 26

Stored cross-site scripting in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before version 1.5.8 lets an authenticated user who

CVE-2026-16593 MEDIUM POC
6.8 Sep 15

SQL injection in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin (versions through 1.5.7) lets authenticated users with page-build

CVE-2026-16590 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Aug 08

Unauthorized data exposure in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin (all versions before 1.5.5) allows any authenticated

CVE-2026-16595 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Aug 08

WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before version 1.5.5 exposes sensitive site data to any authenticated user due to miss

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