How severe is CVE-2023-38513?

CVE-2023-38513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38513?

CVE-2023-38513 affects Meowapps Photo Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38513?

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

When was CVE-2023-38513 published?

CVE-2023-38513 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38513

CVE-2023-38513 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Meowapps Photo Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Meowapps Photo Engine
Published: 2023-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Jordy Meow Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom).This issue affects Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom): from n/a through 6.2.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38513?: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Jordy Meow Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom).This issue affects Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom): from n/a through 6.2.5.
How severe is CVE-2023-38513?: CVE-2023-38513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38513?: CVE-2023-38513 affects Meowapps Photo Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38513?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38513 published?: CVE-2023-38513 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wplr-sync/wordpress-photo-engine-plugin-6-2-5-insecure-direct-object-references-idor?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:meowapps:photo_engine:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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