How severe is CVE-2023-40002?

CVE-2023-40002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40002?

CVE-2023-40002 affects Booster Booster For Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40002?

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

When was CVE-2023-40002 published?

CVE-2023-40002 was published on 2023-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40002

CVE-2023-40002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Booster Booster For Woocommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Booster Booster For Woocommerce
Published: 2023-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Pluggabl LLC Booster for WooCommerce plugin <= 7.1.1 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40002?: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Pluggabl LLC Booster for WooCommerce plugin <= 7.1.1 versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-40002?: CVE-2023-40002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40002?: CVE-2023-40002 affects Booster Booster For Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40002 published?: CVE-2023-40002 was published on 2023-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-jetpack/wordpress-booster-for-woocommerce-plugin-7-1-2-authenticated-arbitrary-wordpress-option-disclosure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:booster:booster_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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