How severe is CVE-2023-36681?

CVE-2023-36681 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 none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-36681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36681?

CVE-2023-36681 affects Coolplugins Cryptocurrency Widgets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36681?

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

Does CVE-2023-36681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-36681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40624.

When was CVE-2023-36681 published?

CVE-2023-36681 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36681

CVE-2023-36681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Coolplugins Cryptocurrency Widgets 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: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-40624
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Coolplugins Cryptocurrency Widgets
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List: from n/a through 2.6.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36681?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List: from n/a through 2.6.2.
How severe is CVE-2023-36681?: CVE-2023-36681 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 none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-36681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36681?: CVE-2023-36681 affects Coolplugins Cryptocurrency Widgets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-36681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-36681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40624.
When was CVE-2023-36681 published?: CVE-2023-36681 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/cryptocurrency-price-ticker-widget/vulnerability/wordpress-cryptocurrency-widgets-price-ticker-coins-list-plugin-2-6-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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