CVE-2023-23645: mainwp code_snippets_extension Code Injection
CVSS: 9.9v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 17-05-2024Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-23645 is a critical (CVSS 9.9) Code Injection vulnerability in mainwp code_snippets_extension. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61.7% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 4.0.3.
CVSS score
9.9/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.98%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-05-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects MainWP Code Snippets Extension: from n/a through 4.0.2.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 8.8–9.9
- NVDNIST9.9CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.98%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
62%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.98% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.98%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mainwp2 products
- code_snippets_extension< 4.0.3
- mainwp code snippets extension≥ n/a, ≤ 4.0.2
Wordpress1 product
- mainwp-code-snippets-extension≤ 4.0.2 (fixed in 4.0.3)
2 vendors · 3 products