How severe is CVE-2023-3352?

CVE-2023-3352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-3352 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3352?

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

Does CVE-2023-3352 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-3352 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44019.

When was CVE-2023-3352 published?

CVE-2023-3352 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3352

CVE-2023-3352 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44019
Weakness: CWE-862
Published: 2024-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Smush plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized deletion of the resmush list due to a missing capability check on the delete_resmush_list() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to delete the resmush list for Nextgen or the Media Library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3352?: The Smush plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized deletion of the resmush list due to a missing capability check on the delete_resmush_list() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to delete the resmush list for Nextgen or the Media Library.
How severe is CVE-2023-3352?: CVE-2023-3352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-3352 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3352?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-3352 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-3352 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44019.
When was CVE-2023-3352 published?: CVE-2023-3352 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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