How severe is CVE-2023-3204?

CVE-2023-3204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-3204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3204?

CVE-2023-3204 affects Extendthemes Materialis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3204?

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

Does CVE-2023-3204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-3204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43882.

When was CVE-2023-3204 published?

CVE-2023-3204 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3204

CVE-2023-3204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Extendthemes Materialis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-43882
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Extendthemes Materialis
Published: 2024-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Materialis theme for WordPress is vulnerable to limited arbitrary options updates in versions up to, and including, 1.1.24. This is due to missing authorization checks on the companion_disable_popup() function called via an AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to modify any option on the site to a numerical value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3204?: The Materialis theme for WordPress is vulnerable to limited arbitrary options updates in versions up to, and including, 1.1.24. This is due to missing authorization checks on the companion_disable_popup() function called via an AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to modify any option on the site to a numerical value.
How severe is CVE-2023-3204?: CVE-2023-3204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-3204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3204?: CVE-2023-3204 affects Extendthemes Materialis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3204?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-3204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-3204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43882.
When was CVE-2023-3204 published?: CVE-2023-3204 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:extendthemes:materialis:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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