PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2180: The KIWIZ Invoices Certification & PDF System WordPress plugin through 2.1.3 does not validate the path of fil
CVE-2023-2180 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting kiwiz invoices certification \& pdf system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The KIWIZ Invoices Certification & PDF System WordPress plugin through 2.1.3 does not validate the path of files to be downloaded, which could allow unauthenticated attacker to read/downlaod arbitrary files, as well as perform PHAR unserialization (assuming they can upload a file on the server)
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-05-15 |
| 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-2023-2180?
kiwiz invoices certification \& pdf system: upgrade to newer than 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2180 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2180 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-2023-2180 affect?
CVE-2023-2180 affects kiwiz invoices certification \& pdf system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The KIWIZ Invoices Certification & PDF System WordPress plugin through 2.1.3 does not validate the path of files to be downloaded, which could allow unauthenticated attacker to read/downlaod arbitrary files, as well as perform PHAR unserial
How urgent is CVE-2023-2180?
Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action