How severe is CVE-2023-51524?

CVE-2023-51524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-51524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51524?

CVE-2023-51524 affects Weformspro Weforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51524?

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

Does CVE-2023-51524 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51524 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56236.

When was CVE-2023-51524 published?

CVE-2023-51524 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51524

CVE-2023-51524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Weformspro Weforms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56236
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Weformspro Weforms
Published: 2024-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in weForms.This issue affects weForms: from n/a through 1.6.18.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51524?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in weForms.This issue affects weForms: from n/a through 1.6.18.
How severe is CVE-2023-51524?: CVE-2023-51524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-51524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51524?: CVE-2023-51524 affects Weformspro Weforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-51524 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51524 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56236.
When was CVE-2023-51524 published?: CVE-2023-51524 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/weforms/wordpress-weforms-plugin-1-6-18-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:weformspro:weforms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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