PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2174: The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capabilit
CVE-2023-2174 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 unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the delete_badgeos_log_entries function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete the plugin's log entries.
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 | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| 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-2023-2174?
badgeos: upgrade to newer than 3.7.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2174 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2174 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-2023-2174 affect?
CVE-2023-2174 affects badgeos. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the delete_badgeos_log_entries function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This makes it possible for authentic
How urgent is CVE-2023-2174?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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