How severe is CVE-2023-39998?

CVE-2023-39998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-39998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39998?

CVE-2023-39998 affects Muffingroup Betheme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39998?

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

Does CVE-2023-39998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-39998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43691.

When was CVE-2023-39998 published?

CVE-2023-39998 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39998

CVE-2023-39998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Muffingroup Betheme with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-43691
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Muffingroup Betheme
Published: 2024-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Muffingroup Betheme.This issue affects Betheme: from n/a through 27.1.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39998?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Muffingroup Betheme.This issue affects Betheme: from n/a through 27.1.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-39998?: CVE-2023-39998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-39998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39998?: CVE-2023-39998 affects Muffingroup Betheme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-39998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-39998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43691.
When was CVE-2023-39998 published?: CVE-2023-39998 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/betheme/wordpress-betheme-theme-27-1-1-author-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:muffingroup:betheme:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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