How severe is CVE-2023-51472?

CVE-2023-51472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-51472 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.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51472?

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.

Does CVE-2023-51472 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51472 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56185.

When was CVE-2023-51472 published?

CVE-2023-51472 was published on 2024-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51472

CVE-2023-51472 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56185
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2024-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Mestres do WP Checkout Mestres WP allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Checkout Mestres WP: from n/a through 7.1.9.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51472?: Improper Authentication vulnerability in Mestres do WP Checkout Mestres WP allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Checkout Mestres WP: from n/a through 7.1.9.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-51472?: CVE-2023-51472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51472 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.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51472?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-51472 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51472 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56185.
When was CVE-2023-51472 published?: CVE-2023-51472 was published on 2024-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/checkout-mestres-wp/wordpress-checkout-mestres-wp-plugin-7-1-9-6-unauthenticated-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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