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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2601

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2023-06-27

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.

Is CVE-2023-2601 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-2601 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-2601?

CVE-2023-2601 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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