How severe is CVE-2023-51542?

CVE-2023-51542 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-2023-51542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51542?

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

Does CVE-2023-51542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56254.

When was CVE-2023-51542 published?

CVE-2023-51542 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51542

CVE-2023-51542 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56254
Weakness: CWE-290
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in WPMU DEV Branda allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Branda: from n/a through 3.4.14.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51542?: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in WPMU DEV Branda allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Branda: from n/a through 3.4.14.
How severe is CVE-2023-51542?: CVE-2023-51542 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-2023-51542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-51542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56254.
When was CVE-2023-51542 published?: CVE-2023-51542 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/branda-white-labeling/wordpress-branda-plugin-3-4-14-ip-restriction-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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