How severe is CVE-2023-23679?

CVE-2023-23679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-23679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23679?

CVE-2023-23679 affects Jshelpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23679?

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

When was CVE-2023-23679 published?

CVE-2023-23679 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23679

CVE-2023-23679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jshelpdesk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Jshelpdesk
Published: 2023-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in JS Help Desk js-support-ticket allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects JS Help Desk: from n/a through 2.7.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23679?: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in JS Help Desk js-support-ticket allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects JS Help Desk: from n/a through 2.7.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-23679?: CVE-2023-23679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-23679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23679?: CVE-2023-23679 affects Jshelpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23679 published?: CVE-2023-23679 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/js-support-ticket/wordpress-js-help-desk-best-help-desk-support-plugin-plugin-2-7-7-idor-leading-to-ticket-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jshelpdesk:jshelpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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