How severe is CVE-2023-4642?

CVE-2023-4642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4642 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-2023-4642?

CVE-2023-4642 affects Kamalkhan Kk Star Ratings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4642?

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

When was CVE-2023-4642 published?

CVE-2023-4642 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4642

CVE-2023-4642 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kamalkhan Kk Star Ratings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Kamalkhan Kk Star Ratings
Published: 2023-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The kk Star Ratings WordPress plugin before 5.4.6 does not implement atomic operations, allowing one user vote multiple times on a poll due to a Race Condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4642?: The kk Star Ratings WordPress plugin before 5.4.6 does not implement atomic operations, allowing one user vote multiple times on a poll due to a Race Condition.
How severe is CVE-2023-4642?: CVE-2023-4642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4642 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-2023-4642?: CVE-2023-4642 affects Kamalkhan Kk Star Ratings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4642 published?: CVE-2023-4642 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6f481d34-6feb-4af2-914c-1f3288f69207

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kamalkhan:kk_star_ratings:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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