PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2556: The WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modific
CVE-2023-2556 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wordpress currency switcher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the anonymous function for the wpcs_sd_delete action in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete an arbitrary custom drop-down currency switcher.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2023-06-09 |
| 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-2023-2556?
wordpress currency switcher: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2556 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2556 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-2023-2556 affect?
CVE-2023-2556 affects wordpress currency switcher. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the anonymous function for the wpcs_sd_delete action in versions up to, and inc
How urgent is CVE-2023-2556?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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