How severe is CVE-2023-34001?

CVE-2023-34001 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-34001 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-2023-34001?

CVE-2023-34001 affects Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34001?

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

Does CVE-2023-34001 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-34001 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38125.

When was CVE-2023-34001 published?

CVE-2023-34001 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34001

CVE-2023-34001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost 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-307.

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-2023-38125
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in WPPlugins – WordPress Security Plugins Hide My WP Ghost allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Hide My WP Ghost: from n/a through 5.0.25.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34001?: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in WPPlugins – WordPress Security Plugins Hide My WP Ghost allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Hide My WP Ghost: from n/a through 5.0.25.
How severe is CVE-2023-34001?: CVE-2023-34001 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-34001 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-2023-34001?: CVE-2023-34001 affects Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-34001 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-34001 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38125.
When was CVE-2023-34001 published?: CVE-2023-34001 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/hide-my-wp/wordpress-hide-my-wp-ghost-security-plugin-plugin-5-0-24-captcha-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpplugins:hide_my_wp_ghost:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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