PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2172: The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and incl
CVE-2023-2172 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting badgeos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This is due to improper validation and authorization checks within the badgeos_update_steps_ajax_handler, badgeos_update_award_steps_ajax_handler, badgeos_update_deduct_steps_ajax_handler, and badgeos_update_ranks_req_steps_ajax_handler functions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level pe
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 | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2023-08-31 |
| 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-2023-2172?
badgeos: upgrade to newer than 3.7.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2172 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2172 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-2023-2172 affect?
CVE-2023-2172 affects badgeos. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This is due to improper validation and authorization checks within the badgeos_update_steps_ajax_handler, badgeos_
How urgent is CVE-2023-2172?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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