CVE-2023-2359: The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin through 6.6.12 does not check for valid image files upon import, leadin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2359?

slider revolution: upgrade to newer than 6.6.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2359 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2359 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-2023-2359 affect?

CVE-2023-2359 affects slider revolution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin through 6.6.12 does not check for valid image files upon import, leading to an arbitrary file upload which may be escalated to Remote Code Execution in some server configurations.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2359?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2359 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting slider revolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin through 6.6.12 does not check for valid image files upon import, leading to an arbitrary file upload which may be escalated to Remote Code Execution in some server configurations.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2023-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: themepunch

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

themepunch slider revolution UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.6.12

Fixed in: newer than 6.6.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy slider-revolution || rpm -q slider-revolution || slider-revolution --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.6.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade slider-revolution

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade slider-revolution

Note

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

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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-2023-2359?

slider revolution: upgrade to newer than 6.6.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2359 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2359 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-2023-2359 affect?

CVE-2023-2359 affects slider revolution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin through 6.6.12 does not check for valid image files upon import, leading to an arbitrary file upload which may be escalated to Remote Code Execution in some server configurations.

How urgent is CVE-2023-2359?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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