PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2482: The Responsive CSS EDITOR WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter befor
CVE-2023-2482 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting responsive css editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Responsive CSS EDITOR WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high-privilege users such 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 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2023-06-27 |
| 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-2023-2482?
responsive css editor: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2482 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2482 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-2023-2482 affect?
CVE-2023-2482 affects responsive css editor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Responsive CSS EDITOR WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high-privilege users such as admin.
How urgent is CVE-2023-2482?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference