How severe is CVE-2023-3459?

CVE-2023-3459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-3459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3459?

CVE-2023-3459 affects Webtoffee Import Export Wordpress Users. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3459?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-3459 published?

CVE-2023-3459 was published on 2023-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3459

CVE-2023-3459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webtoffee Import Export Wordpress Users with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Webtoffee Import Export Wordpress Users
Published: 2023-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'hf_update_customer' function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with shop manager-level permissions to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3459?: The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'hf_update_customer' function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with shop manager-level permissions to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.
How severe is CVE-2023-3459?: CVE-2023-3459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-3459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3459?: CVE-2023-3459 affects Webtoffee Import Export Wordpress Users. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-3459 published?: CVE-2023-3459 was published on 2023-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webtoffee:import_export_wordpress_users:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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