CVE-2023-2237: The WP Replicate Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the post_id parameter in version

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2237?

wp replicate post: upgrade to newer than 4.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2237 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2237 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-2023-2237 affect?

CVE-2023-2237 affects wp replicate post. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP Replicate Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the post_id parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on th

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2237 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wp replicate post. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Replicate Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the post_id parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for contributor-level attackers or higher to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: yudiz

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 06:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yudiz wp replicate post UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-replicate-post || rpm -q wp-replicate-post || wp-replicate-post --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-replicate-post

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-replicate-post

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-2023-2237?

wp replicate post: upgrade to newer than 4.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2237 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2237 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-2023-2237 affect?

CVE-2023-2237 affects wp replicate post. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP Replicate Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the post_id parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on th

How urgent is CVE-2023-2237?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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