CVE-2023-6966: The The Moneytizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6966?

the moneytizer: upgrade to 10.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6966 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6966 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-2023-6966 affect?

CVE-2023-6966 affects the moneytizer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The The Moneytizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in the /core/core_ajax.php file in all versions up to,

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6966 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting the moneytizer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The The Moneytizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in the /core/core_ajax.php file in all versions up to, and including, 9.6.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to update and retrieve billing and bank details, update and reset the plugin's settings, and update l

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284, CWE-862
Published	2024-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: themoneytizer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-06 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

themoneytizer the moneytizer UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.1

Fixed in: 10.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-moneytizer || rpm -q the-moneytizer || the-moneytizer --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the-moneytizer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the-moneytizer

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-6966?

the moneytizer: upgrade to 10.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6966 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6966 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-2023-6966 affect?

CVE-2023-6966 affects the moneytizer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The The Moneytizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in the /core/core_ajax.php file in all versions up to,

How urgent is CVE-2023-6966?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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