How severe is CVE-2023-5359?

CVE-2023-5359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5359?

CVE-2023-5359 affects Boldgrid W3 Total Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5359?

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

Does CVE-2023-5359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57675.

When was CVE-2023-5359 published?

CVE-2023-5359 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5359

CVE-2023-5359 is a low-severity vulnerability in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57675
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Boldgrid W3 Total Cache
Published: 2024-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.7.5 via Google OAuth API secrets stored in plaintext in the publicly visible plugin source. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to impersonate W3 Total Cache and gain access to user account information in successful conditions. This would not impact the WordPress users site in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5359?: The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.7.5 via Google OAuth API secrets stored in plaintext in the publicly visible plugin source. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to impersonate W3 Total Cache and gain access to user account information in successful conditions. This would not impact the WordPress users site in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-5359?: CVE-2023-5359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5359?: CVE-2023-5359 affects Boldgrid W3 Total Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57675.
When was CVE-2023-5359 published?: CVE-2023-5359 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boldgrid:w3_total_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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