CVE-2023-4314: The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-4314?

wpdatatables: upgrade to 2.1.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-4314 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4314 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-2023-4314 affect?

CVE-2023-4314 affects wpdatatables. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before deserializing the data. This allows admins to deserialize arbitrary data which may lead to remote code execution if a suitable ga

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-4314?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-4314 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wpdatatables. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before deserializing the data. This allows admins to deserialize arbitrary data which may lead to remote code execution if a suitable gadget chain is present on the server. This is impactful in environments where admin users should not be allowed to execute arbitrary code, such as multisite.

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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-09-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: tms-outsource

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-11 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tms-outsource wpdatatables UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.66

Fixed in: 2.1.66

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpdatatables || rpm -q wpdatatables || wpdatatables --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.66 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpdatatables

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpdatatables

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-2023-4314?

wpdatatables: upgrade to 2.1.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-4314 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4314 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-2023-4314 affect?

CVE-2023-4314 affects wpdatatables. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before deserializing the data. This allows admins to deserialize arbitrary data which may lead to remote code execution if a suitable ga

How urgent is CVE-2023-4314?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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