How severe is CVE-2023-29429?

CVE-2023-29429 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-2023-29429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29429?

CVE-2023-29429 affects Wpeverest User Registration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29429?

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

Does CVE-2023-29429 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-29429 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32998.

When was CVE-2023-29429 published?

CVE-2023-29429 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29429

CVE-2023-29429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpeverest User Registration 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32998
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpeverest User Registration
Published: 2024-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects User Registration: from n/a through 2.3.2.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29429?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects User Registration: from n/a through 2.3.2.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-29429?: CVE-2023-29429 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-2023-29429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29429?: CVE-2023-29429 affects Wpeverest User Registration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-29429 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-29429 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32998.
When was CVE-2023-29429 published?: CVE-2023-29429 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/user-registration/vulnerability/wordpress-user-registration-plugin-2-3-2-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpeverest:user_registration:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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