CVE-2023-6583: The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all ver

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6583?

import and export users and customers: upgrade to newer than 1.24.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6583 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6583 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-2023-6583 affect?

CVE-2023-6583 affects import and export users and customers. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.24.2 via the Recurring Import functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, wit

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6583?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6583 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting import and export users and customers. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.24.2 via the Recurring Import functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access and above, to read and delete the contents of arbitrary files on the server including wp-config.php, which can contain sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98, CWE-22
Published	2024-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: codection

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-11 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codection import and export users and customers UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.24.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.24.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy import-and-export-users-and-customers || rpm -q import-and-export-users-and-customers || import-and-export-users-and-customers --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.24.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade import-and-export-users-and-customers

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade import-and-export-users-and-customers

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-2023-6583?

import and export users and customers: upgrade to newer than 1.24.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6583 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6583 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-2023-6583 affect?

CVE-2023-6583 affects import and export users and customers. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.24.2 via the Recurring Import functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, wit

How urgent is CVE-2023-6583?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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