How severe is CVE-2023-22701?

CVE-2023-22701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-22701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22701?

CVE-2023-22701 affects Shopfiles Ebook Store. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22701?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-22701 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-22701 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-26830.

When was CVE-2023-22701 published?

CVE-2023-22701 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22701

CVE-2023-22701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shopfiles Ebook Store with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-26830
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Shopfiles Ebook Store
Published: 2024-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shopfiles Ltd Ebook Store allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Ebook Store: from n/a through 5.775.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22701?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shopfiles Ltd Ebook Store allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Ebook Store: from n/a through 5.775.
How severe is CVE-2023-22701?: CVE-2023-22701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-22701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22701?: CVE-2023-22701 affects Shopfiles Ebook Store. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-22701 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-22701 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-26830.
When was CVE-2023-22701 published?: CVE-2023-22701 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/ebook-store/vulnerability/wordpress-ebook-store-plugin-5-775-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shopfiles:ebook_store:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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