How severe is CVE-2023-39972?

CVE-2023-39972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-39972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39972?

CVE-2023-39972 affects Acymailing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39972?

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

When was CVE-2023-39972 published?

CVE-2023-39972 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39972

CVE-2023-39972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acymailing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Acymailing
Published: 2023-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Access Control vulnerability in AcyMailing Enterprise component for Joomla. It allows unauthorized users to create new mailing lists.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39972?: Improper Access Control vulnerability in AcyMailing Enterprise component for Joomla. It allows unauthorized users to create new mailing lists.
How severe is CVE-2023-39972?: CVE-2023-39972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-39972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39972?: CVE-2023-39972 affects Acymailing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-39972 published?: CVE-2023-39972 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acymailing:acymailing:*:*:*:*:enterprise:joomla\!:*:*

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