How severe is CVE-2023-36516?

CVE-2023-36516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-36516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36516?

CVE-2023-36516 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36516?

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.

Does CVE-2023-36516 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-36516 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40465.

When was CVE-2023-36516 published?

CVE-2023-36516 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36516

CVE-2023-36516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thimpress Learnpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-40465
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Thimpress Learnpress
Published: 2024-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThimPress LearnPress.This issue affects LearnPress: from n/a through 4.2.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36516?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThimPress LearnPress.This issue affects LearnPress: from n/a through 4.2.3.
How severe is CVE-2023-36516?: CVE-2023-36516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-36516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36516?: CVE-2023-36516 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36516?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-36516 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-36516 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40465.
When was CVE-2023-36516 published?: CVE-2023-36516 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/learnpress/wordpress-learnpress-plugin-4-2-3-authenticated-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thimpress:learnpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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