How severe is CVE-2023-32243?

CVE-2023-32243 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-2023-32243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32243?

CVE-2023-32243 affects Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32243?

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.

When was CVE-2023-32243 published?

CVE-2023-32243 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32243

CVE-2023-32243 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 76% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from 5.4.0 through 5.7.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32243?: Improper Authentication vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from 5.4.0 through 5.7.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-32243?: CVE-2023-32243 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-2023-32243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32243?: CVE-2023-32243 affects Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32243?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-32243 published?: CVE-2023-32243 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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