CVE-2023-23678 WordPress WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent Plugin <= 2.2.5 is vulnerable to CSV Injection

Q: What is CVE-2023-23678?

CVE-2023-23678 is a medium-severity vulnerability in WPEkaClub WP Cookie Consent ( for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy ), published on 7 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2023-23678 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23678 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-23678?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.0 Published 7 Nov 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can inject malicious formulas into CSV exports, potentially leading to code execution when files are opened in spreadsheet software.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-23678?

CVE-2023-23678 is a medium-severity vulnerability in WPEkaClub WP Cookie Consent ( for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy ), published on 7 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WPEkaClub WP Cookie Consent ( for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy ).This issue affects WP Cookie Consent ( for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy ): from n/a through 2.2.5.

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23678?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpeka Wp Cookie Consent.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23678?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-23678 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23678 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9p49-m9cm-86gp.