How severe is CVE-2023-0404?

CVE-2023-0404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0404?

CVE-2023-0404 affects E-dynamics Events Made Easy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0404?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0404 published?

CVE-2023-0404 was published on 2023-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0404

CVE-2023-0404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in E-dynamics Events Made Easy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: E-dynamics Events Made Easy
Published: 2023-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Events Made Easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several functions related to AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.3.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke those functions intended for administrator use. While the plugin is still pending review from the WordPress repository, site owners can download a copy of the patched version directly from the developer's Github at https://github.com/liedekef/events-made-easy

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0404?: The Events Made Easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several functions related to AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.3.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke those functions intended for administrator use. While the plugin is still pending review from the WordPress repository, site owners can download a copy of the patched version directly from the developer's Github at https://github.com/liedekef/events-made-easy
How severe is CVE-2023-0404?: CVE-2023-0404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0404?: CVE-2023-0404 affects E-dynamics Events Made Easy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0404?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0404 published?: CVE-2023-0404 was published on 2023-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:e-dynamics:events_made_easy:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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