CVE-2023-40606

WordPress Kanban Boards for WordPress Plugin <= 2.5.21 is vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Kanban for WordPress Kanban Boards for WordPress.This issue affects Kanban Boards for WordPress: from n/a through 2.5.21.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.48%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Kanban for WordPress Kanban Boards for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/kanban/wordpress-kanban-boards-for-wordpress-plugin-2-5-21-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40606?
CVE-2023-40606 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40606?
To fix CVE-2023-40606, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40606 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40606 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40606?
CVE-2023-40606 affects Kanban for WordPress Kanban Boards for WordPress.
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