How severe is CVE-2023-39990?

CVE-2023-39990 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 none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-39990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39990?

CVE-2023-39990 affects Strangerstudios Paid Memberships Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39990?

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

Does CVE-2023-39990 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-39990 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43683.

When was CVE-2023-39990 published?

CVE-2023-39990 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39990

CVE-2023-39990 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Strangerstudios Paid Memberships Pro 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-43683
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Strangerstudios Paid Memberships Pro
Published: 2024-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Paid Memberships Pro.This issue affects Paid Memberships Pro: from n/a through 1.2.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39990?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Paid Memberships Pro.This issue affects Paid Memberships Pro: from n/a through 1.2.3.
How severe is CVE-2023-39990?: CVE-2023-39990 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 none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-39990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39990?: CVE-2023-39990 affects Strangerstudios Paid Memberships Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39990?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-39990 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-39990 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43683.
When was CVE-2023-39990 published?: CVE-2023-39990 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/pmpro-courses/wordpress-paid-memberships-pro-courses-for-membership-add-on-plugin-1-2-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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