How severe is CVE-2023-5461?

CVE-2023-5461 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-2023-5461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5461?

CVE-2023-5461 affects Deltaww Wplsoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5461?

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

When was CVE-2023-5461 published?

CVE-2023-5461 was published on 2023-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5461

CVE-2023-5461 is a low-severity vulnerability in Deltaww Wplsoft 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Deltaww Wplsoft
Published: 2023-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Delta Electronics WPLSoft 2.51. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Modbus Handler. The manipulation leads to cleartext transmission of sensitive information. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-241584. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5461?: A vulnerability was found in Delta Electronics WPLSoft 2.51. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Modbus Handler. The manipulation leads to cleartext transmission of sensitive information. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-241584. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-5461?: CVE-2023-5461 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-2023-5461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5461?: CVE-2023-5461 affects Deltaww Wplsoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5461 published?: CVE-2023-5461 was published on 2023-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:deltaww:wplsoft:2.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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