CVE-2023-2221: The WP Custom Cursors WordPress plugin before 3.2 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before usi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2221?

wp custom cursors: upgrade to 3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2221 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2221 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-2023-2221 affect?

CVE-2023-2221 affects wp custom cursors. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP Custom Cursors WordPress plugin before 3.2 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as Admin.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2221?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2221 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wp custom cursors. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Custom Cursors WordPress plugin before 3.2 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as Admin.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp custom cursors project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-19 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp custom cursors project wp custom cursors UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2

Fixed in: 3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-custom-cursors || rpm -q wp-custom-cursors || wp-custom-cursors --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-custom-cursors

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-custom-cursors

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-2221?

wp custom cursors: upgrade to 3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2221 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2221 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-2023-2221 affect?

CVE-2023-2221 affects wp custom cursors. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP Custom Cursors WordPress plugin before 3.2 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as Admin.

How urgent is CVE-2023-2221?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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