CVE-2023-6528: The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin before 6.6.19 does not prevent users with at least the Author role from

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6528?

slider revolution: upgrade to 6.6.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6528 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6528 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-2023-6528 affect?

CVE-2023-6528 affects slider revolution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin before 6.6.19 does not prevent users with at least the Author role from unserializing arbitrary content when importing sliders, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6528?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6528 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting slider revolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin before 6.6.19 does not prevent users with at least the Author role from unserializing arbitrary content when importing sliders, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: themepunch

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 06:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

themepunch slider revolution UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.6.19

Fixed in: 6.6.19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy slider-revolution || rpm -q slider-revolution || slider-revolution --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.6.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade slider-revolution

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade slider-revolution

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-2023-6528?

slider revolution: upgrade to 6.6.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6528 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6528 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-2023-6528 affect?

CVE-2023-6528 affects slider revolution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Slider Revolution WordPress plugin before 6.6.19 does not prevent users with at least the Author role from unserializing arbitrary content when importing sliders, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution.

How urgent is CVE-2023-6528?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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