How severe is CVE-2023-40673?

CVE-2023-40673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-40673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40673?

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

Does CVE-2023-40673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45229.

When was CVE-2023-40673 published?

CVE-2023-40673 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40673

CVE-2023-40673 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-799.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45229
Weakness: CWE-799
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

: Improper Control of Interaction Frequency vulnerability in cartpauj Cartpauj Register Captcha allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects Cartpauj Register Captcha: from n/a through 1.0.02.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40673?: : Improper Control of Interaction Frequency vulnerability in cartpauj Cartpauj Register Captcha allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects Cartpauj Register Captcha: from n/a through 1.0.02.
How severe is CVE-2023-40673?: CVE-2023-40673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-40673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45229.
When was CVE-2023-40673 published?: CVE-2023-40673 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/cartpauj-register-captcha/wordpress-cartpauj-register-captcha-plugin-1-0-02-captcha-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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