What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6164?

CVE-2023-6164 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-6164?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-6164. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mainwp CVE-2023-6164

LOW

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2023-11-22 security@wordfence.com

Code Injection WordPress Mainwp

2.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.2 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 18:22 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Nov 22, 2023 - 16:15 nvd

LOW 2.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The MainWP Dashboard - WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSS Injection via the ‘newColor’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to inject arbitrary CSS values into the site tags.

AnalysisAI

The MainWP Dashboard - WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSS Injection via the ‘newColor’ parameter in all versions up to, and including,. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. The MainWP Dashboard - WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSS Injection via the ‘newColor’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to inject arbitrary CSS values into the site tags. Affected products include: Mainwp.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.