PatchTheCVECVE-2023-1016: The Intuitive Custom Post Order plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection in versions up to, and inc
CVE-2023-1016 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting intuitive custom post order. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Intuitive Custom Post Order plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 3.1.4.1, due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied 'objects' and 'tags' parameters and lack of sufficient preparation in the 'update_options' function as well as the 'refresh' function which runs queries on the same values. This allows authenticated attackers, with administrator permissions, to append additional SQL querie
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 38%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2023-06-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-1016?
intuitive custom post order: upgrade to newer than 3.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-1016 being exploited?
CVE-2023-1016 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-2023-1016 affect?
CVE-2023-1016 affects intuitive custom post order. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). The Intuitive Custom Post Order plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 3.1.4.1, due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied 'objects' and 'tags' parameters and lack of sufficient preparat
How urgent is CVE-2023-1016?
Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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