CVE-2023-0713
Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Missing Authorization on ajax_add_folder
CVSS Score
5.4
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_add_folder function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the folder structure maintained by the plugin.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | wickedplugins |
| Product | wicked folders – folder organizer for pages, posts, and custom post types |
| Published | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
wickedplugins / Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types
0 ≤ 2.18.16
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2764b360-228d-48c1-8a29-d3764e532799?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wicked-folders/tags/2.18.16/lib/class-wicked-folders-ajax.php plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2860994%40wicked-folders%2Ftrunk&old=2805161%40wicked-folders%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2764b360-228d-48c1-8a29-d3764e532799
Credits
Marco Wotschka