How severe is CVE-2023-49830?

CVE-2023-49830 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49830 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49830?

CVE-2023-49830 affects Brainstormforce Astra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49830?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-49830 published?

CVE-2023-49830 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49830

CVE-2023-49830 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Brainstormforce Astra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Brainstormforce Astra
Published: 2023-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Astra Pro.This issue affects Astra Pro: from n/a through 4.3.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49830?: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Astra Pro.This issue affects Astra Pro: from n/a through 4.3.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-49830?: CVE-2023-49830 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49830 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49830?: CVE-2023-49830 affects Brainstormforce Astra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49830?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-49830 published?: CVE-2023-49830 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/astra-addon/wordpress-astra-pro-plugin-4-3-1-contributor-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brainstormforce:astra:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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