How severe is CVE-2023-5352?

CVE-2023-5352 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5352 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5352?

CVE-2023-5352 affects Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5352?

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

When was CVE-2023-5352 published?

CVE-2023-5352 was published on 2023-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5352

CVE-2023-5352 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getawesomesupport Awesome Support 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Getawesomesupport Awesome Support
Published: 2023-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not correctly authorize the wpas_edit_reply function, allowing users to edit posts for which they do not have permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5352?: The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not correctly authorize the wpas_edit_reply function, allowing users to edit posts for which they do not have permission.
How severe is CVE-2023-5352?: CVE-2023-5352 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5352 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5352?: CVE-2023-5352 affects Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5352?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5352 published?: CVE-2023-5352 was published on 2023-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d32b2136-d923-4f36-bd76-af4578deb23b

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getawesomesupport:awesome_support:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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