How severe is CVE-2023-36529?

CVE-2023-36529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36529?

CVE-2023-36529 affects Favethemes Houzez. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36529?

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

When was CVE-2023-36529 published?

CVE-2023-36529 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36529

CVE-2023-36529 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Favethemes Houzez
Published: 2023-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez - Real Estate WordPress Theme allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Houzez - Real Estate WordPress Theme: from n/a through 1.3.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36529?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez - Real Estate WordPress Theme allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Houzez - Real Estate WordPress Theme: from n/a through 1.3.4.
How severe is CVE-2023-36529?: CVE-2023-36529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36529?: CVE-2023-36529 affects Favethemes Houzez. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-36529 published?: CVE-2023-36529 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/houzez-crm/wordpress-houzez-crm-plugin-1-3-3-sql-injection?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:favethemes:houzez:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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