CVE-2023-1169: The OoohBoi Steroids for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization due to a missin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-1169?

ooohboi steroids for elementor: upgrade to newer than 2.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-1169 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1169 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-2023-1169 affect?

CVE-2023-1169 affects ooohboi steroids for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The OoohBoi Steroids for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization due to a missing capability check on the 'file_uploader_callback' function in versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This makes it possible for su

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-1169?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-1169 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting ooohboi steroids for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The OoohBoi Steroids for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization due to a missing capability check on the 'file_uploader_callback' function in versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to upload image attachments to the site.

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2023-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ooohboi steroids for elementor project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-09 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ooohboi steroids for elementor project ooohboi steroids for elementor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ooohboi-steroids-for-elementor || rpm -q ooohboi-steroids-for-elementor || ooohboi-steroids-for-elementor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ooohboi-steroids-for-elementor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ooohboi-steroids-for-elementor

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-1169?

ooohboi steroids for elementor: upgrade to newer than 2.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1169 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1169 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-2023-1169 affect?

CVE-2023-1169 affects ooohboi steroids for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The OoohBoi Steroids for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization due to a missing capability check on the 'file_uploader_callback' function in versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This makes it possible for su

How urgent is CVE-2023-1169?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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