How severe is CVE-2023-3053?

CVE-2023-3053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-3053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3053?

CVE-2023-3053 affects Azexo Page Builder With Image Map By Azexo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3053?

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

When was CVE-2023-3053 published?

CVE-2023-3053 was published on 2023-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3053

CVE-2023-3053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Azexo Page Builder With Image Map By Azexo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Azexo Page Builder With Image Map By Azexo
Published: 2023-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Page Builder by AZEXO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'azh_add_post' function in versions up to, and including, 1.27.133. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create a post with any post type and post status.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3053?: The Page Builder by AZEXO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'azh_add_post' function in versions up to, and including, 1.27.133. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create a post with any post type and post status.
How severe is CVE-2023-3053?: CVE-2023-3053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-3053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3053?: CVE-2023-3053 affects Azexo Page Builder With Image Map By Azexo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3053 published?: CVE-2023-3053 was published on 2023-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:azexo:page_builder_with_image_map_by_azexo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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