CVE-2023-0712: The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability chec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0712?

wicked folders: upgrade to newer than 2.18.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0712 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0712 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-2023-0712 affect?

CVE-2023-0712 affects wicked folders. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_move_object function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0712?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0712 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting wicked folders. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_move_object function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the folder structure maintained by the plugin.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2023-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wickedplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-07 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wickedplugins wicked folders UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.18.16

Fixed in: newer than 2.18.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wicked-folders || rpm -q wicked-folders || wicked-folders --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.18.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wicked-folders

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wicked-folders

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0712?

wicked folders: upgrade to newer than 2.18.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0712 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0712 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-2023-0712 affect?

CVE-2023-0712 affects wicked folders. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_move_object function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,

How urgent is CVE-2023-0712?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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