How severe is CVE-2023-51420?

CVE-2023-51420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-51420 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51420?

CVE-2023-51420 affects Soft8soft Verge3d. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51420?

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-2023-51420 published?

CVE-2023-51420 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51420

CVE-2023-51420 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Soft8soft Verge3d with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Soft8soft Verge3d
Published: 2023-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Soft8Soft LLC Verge3D Publishing and E-Commerce.This issue affects Verge3D Publishing and E-Commerce: from n/a through 4.5.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51420?: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Soft8Soft LLC Verge3D Publishing and E-Commerce.This issue affects Verge3D Publishing and E-Commerce: from n/a through 4.5.2.
How severe is CVE-2023-51420?: CVE-2023-51420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51420 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51420?: CVE-2023-51420 affects Soft8soft Verge3d. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51420?: 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-2023-51420 published?: CVE-2023-51420 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/verge3d/wordpress-verge3d-plugin-4-5-2-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:soft8soft:verge3d:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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