CVE-2023-6623
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
50.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Essential Blocks WordPress plugin before 4.4.3 does not prevent unauthenticated attackers from overwriting local variables when rendering templates over the REST API, which may lead to Local File Inclusion attacks.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-01-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-6623?
The Essential Blocks WordPress plugin before 4.4.3 does not prevent unauthenticated attackers from overwriting local variables when rendering templates over the REST API, which may lead to Local File Inclusion attacks.
Is CVE-2023-6623 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6623 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 50.7% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6623?
CVE-2023-6623 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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