PatchTheCVECVE-2023-6064: The PayHere Payment Gateway WordPress plugin before 2.2.12 automatically creates publicly-accessible log files
CVE-2023-6064 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting payhere payment gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The PayHere Payment Gateway WordPress plugin before 2.2.12 automatically creates publicly-accessible log files containing sensitive information when transactions occur.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-532 |
| Published | 2024-01-01 |
| 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-2023-6064?
payhere payment gateway: upgrade to 2.2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-6064 being exploited?
CVE-2023-6064 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-2023-6064 affect?
CVE-2023-6064 affects payhere payment gateway. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The PayHere Payment Gateway WordPress plugin before 2.2.12 automatically creates publicly-accessible log files containing sensitive information when transactions occur.
How urgent is CVE-2023-6064?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action