How severe is CVE-2023-45000?

CVE-2023-45000 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-45000 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45000?

CVE-2023-45000 affects Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45000?

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-2023-45000 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45000 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49322.

When was CVE-2023-45000 published?

CVE-2023-45000 was published on 2024-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45000

CVE-2023-45000 is a high-severity vulnerability in Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49322
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache
Published: 2024-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through 5.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45000?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through 5.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-45000?: CVE-2023-45000 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-45000 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45000?: CVE-2023-45000 affects Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45000?: 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-2023-45000 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45000 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49322.
When was CVE-2023-45000 published?: CVE-2023-45000 was published on 2024-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-5-7-unauthenticated-broken-access-control-on-api-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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