PatchTheCVECVE-2023-40606: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Kanban for WordPress Kanban Boards
CVE-2023-40606 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting kanban boards for wordpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Kanban for WordPress Kanban Boards for WordPress.This issue affects Kanban Boards for WordPress: from n/a through 2.5.21.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.1 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2023-12-29 |
| 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-2023-40606?
kanban boards for wordpress: upgrade to newer than 2.5.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-40606 being exploited?
CVE-2023-40606 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-2023-40606 affect?
CVE-2023-40606 affects kanban boards for wordpress. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Kanban for WordPress Kanban Boards for WordPress.This issue affects Kanban Boards for WordPress: from n/a through 2.5.21.
How urgent is CVE-2023-40606?
Priority 46/100. Critical severity