CVE-2023-6565: The InfiniteWP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up
CVE-2023-6565 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting infinitewp client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The InfiniteWP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.3 via the multi-call backup option. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from a temporary SQL file via repeated GET requests during the limited time window of the backup process.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-922 |
| Published | 2024-02-29 |
| 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-2023-6565?
infinitewp client: upgrade to 1.12.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-6565 being exploited?
CVE-2023-6565 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-2023-6565 affect?
CVE-2023-6565 affects infinitewp client. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The InfiniteWP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.3 via the multi-call backup option. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensit
How urgent is CVE-2023-6565?
Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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