CVE-2023-0727: The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and inc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0727?

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

Q: Is CVE-2023-0727 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0727 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-2023-0727 affect?

CVE-2023-0727 affects wicked folders. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ajax_delete_folder function. This makes it possible f

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0727?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0727 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 Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ajax_delete_folder function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke this function via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link leading them to perform actions intended

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
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-2023-0727?

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

Is CVE-2023-0727 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0727 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-2023-0727 affect?

CVE-2023-0727 affects wicked folders. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ajax_delete_folder function. This makes it possible f

How urgent is CVE-2023-0727?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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