CVE-2023-0335: The WP Shamsi WordPress plugin through 4.3.3 has CSRF and broken access control vulnerabilities which leads us

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0335?

wp shamsi: upgrade to newer than 4.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0335 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0335 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-0335 affect?

CVE-2023-0335 affects wp shamsi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The WP Shamsi WordPress plugin through 4.3.3 has CSRF and broken access control vulnerabilities which leads user with role as low as subscriber delete attachment.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0335?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0335 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp shamsi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Shamsi WordPress plugin through 4.3.3 has CSRF and broken access control vulnerabilities which leads user with role as low as subscriber delete attachment.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352, CWE-862
Published	2023-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpvar

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-27 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpvar wp shamsi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.3

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-shamsi || rpm -q wp-shamsi || wp-shamsi --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-shamsi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-shamsi

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0335?

wp shamsi: upgrade to newer than 4.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0335 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0335 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0335 affect?

CVE-2023-0335 affects wp shamsi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The WP Shamsi WordPress plugin through 4.3.3 has CSRF and broken access control vulnerabilities which leads user with role as low as subscriber delete attachment.

How urgent is CVE-2023-0335?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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