CVE-2023-1068: The Download Read More Excerpt Link plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-1068?

read more excerpt link: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-1068 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1068 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-2023-1068 affect?

CVE-2023-1068 affects read more excerpt link. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Download Read More Excerpt Link plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.6.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the read_more_excerpt_link_menu_options()

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-1068?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-1068 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting read more excerpt link. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Download Read More Excerpt Link plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.6.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the read_more_excerpt_link_menu_options() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update he plugin's settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a lin

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2023-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: read more excerpt link project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-27 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

read more excerpt link project read more excerpt link UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy read-more-excerpt-link || rpm -q read-more-excerpt-link || read-more-excerpt-link --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade read-more-excerpt-link

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade read-more-excerpt-link

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-2023-1068?

read more excerpt link: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1068 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1068 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-2023-1068 affect?

CVE-2023-1068 affects read more excerpt link. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Download Read More Excerpt Link plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.6.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the read_more_excerpt_link_menu_options()

How urgent is CVE-2023-1068?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-26011 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Tim Eckel Read More Excerpt Link plugin <= 1.6 versions.

References

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