How severe is CVE-2023-0581?

CVE-2023-0581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0581?

CVE-2023-0581 affects Lcweb Privatecontent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0581?

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

When was CVE-2023-0581 published?

CVE-2023-0581 was published on 2023-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0581

CVE-2023-0581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lcweb Privatecontent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-602.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-602
Affected product: Lcweb Privatecontent
Published: 2023-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The PrivateContent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to protection mechanism bypass due to the use of client side validation in versions up to, and including, 8.4.3. This is due to the plugin checking if an IP had been blocklist via client-side scripts rather than server-side. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass any login restrictions that may prevent a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0581?: The PrivateContent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to protection mechanism bypass due to the use of client side validation in versions up to, and including, 8.4.3. This is due to the plugin checking if an IP had been blocklist via client-side scripts rather than server-side. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass any login restrictions that may prevent a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2023-0581?: CVE-2023-0581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0581?: CVE-2023-0581 affects Lcweb Privatecontent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0581 published?: CVE-2023-0581 was published on 2023-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lcweb:privatecontent:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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