How severe is CVE-2023-25701?

CVE-2023-25701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25701?

CVE-2023-25701 affects Watchtowerhq Watchtower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25701?

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

Does CVE-2023-25701 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-25701 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29611.

When was CVE-2023-25701 published?

CVE-2023-25701 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25701

CVE-2023-25701 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Watchtowerhq Watchtower with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-29611
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Watchtowerhq Watchtower
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WhatArmy WatchTowerHQ allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WatchTowerHQ: from n/a through 3.6.16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25701?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WhatArmy WatchTowerHQ allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WatchTowerHQ: from n/a through 3.6.16.
How severe is CVE-2023-25701?: CVE-2023-25701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25701?: CVE-2023-25701 affects Watchtowerhq Watchtower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-25701 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-25701 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29611.
When was CVE-2023-25701 published?: CVE-2023-25701 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/watchtowerhq/wordpress-watchtowerhq-plugin-3-6-16-privilege-escalation?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:watchtowerhq:watchtower:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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