How severe is CVE-2023-48745?

CVE-2023-48745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-48745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48745?

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

Does CVE-2023-48745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52778.

When was CVE-2023-48745 published?

CVE-2023-48745 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48745

CVE-2023-48745 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52778
Weakness: CWE-307
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in WebFactory Ltd Captcha Code allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Captcha Code: from n/a through 2.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48745?: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in WebFactory Ltd Captcha Code allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Captcha Code: from n/a through 2.9.
How severe is CVE-2023-48745?: CVE-2023-48745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-48745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-48745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52778.
When was CVE-2023-48745 published?: CVE-2023-48745 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/captcha-code-authentication/wordpress-captcha-code-plugin-2-8-captcha-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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