How severe is CVE-2023-35040?

CVE-2023-35040 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-2023-35040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35040?

CVE-2023-35040 affects Pressified Sendpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35040?

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

Does CVE-2023-35040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-35040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39077.

When was CVE-2023-35040 published?

CVE-2023-35040 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35040

CVE-2023-35040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pressified Sendpress 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-39077
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Pressified Sendpress
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in SendPress SendPress Newsletters.This issue affects SendPress Newsletters: from n/a through 1.23.11.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35040?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in SendPress SendPress Newsletters.This issue affects SendPress Newsletters: from n/a through 1.23.11.6.
How severe is CVE-2023-35040?: CVE-2023-35040 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-2023-35040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35040?: CVE-2023-35040 affects Pressified Sendpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-35040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-35040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39077.
When was CVE-2023-35040 published?: CVE-2023-35040 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sendpress/wordpress-sendpress-newsletters-plugin-1-22-3-31-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pressified:sendpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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