CVE-2023-5235: The Ovic Responsive WPBakery WordPress plugin before 1.2.9 does not limit which options can be updated via som

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-5235?

ovic responsive wpbakery: upgrade to 1.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-5235 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5235 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-2023-5235 affect?

CVE-2023-5235 affects ovic responsive wpbakery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Ovic Responsive WPBakery WordPress plugin before 1.2.9 does not limit which options can be updated via some of its AJAX actions, which may allow attackers with a subscriber+ account to update blog options, such as 'users_can_register' a

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-5235 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ovic responsive wpbakery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ovic Responsive WPBakery WordPress plugin before 1.2.9 does not limit which options can be updated via some of its AJAX actions, which may allow attackers with a subscriber+ account to update blog options, such as 'users_can_register' and 'default_role'. It also unserializes user input in the process, which may lead to Object Injection attacks.

Why this priority

High severity

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	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: kutethemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-08 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kutethemes ovic responsive wpbakery UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.9

Fixed in: 1.2.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ovic-responsive-wpbakery || rpm -q ovic-responsive-wpbakery || ovic-responsive-wpbakery --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ovic-responsive-wpbakery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ovic-responsive-wpbakery

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-5235?

ovic responsive wpbakery: upgrade to 1.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5235 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5235 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-2023-5235 affect?

CVE-2023-5235 affects ovic responsive wpbakery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Ovic Responsive WPBakery WordPress plugin before 1.2.9 does not limit which options can be updated via some of its AJAX actions, which may allow attackers with a subscriber+ account to update blog options, such as 'users_can_register' a

How urgent is CVE-2023-5235?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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