How severe is CVE-2023-5506?

CVE-2023-5506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-5506 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-2023-5506?

CVE-2023-5506 affects Imagemapper Project Imagemapper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5506?

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

When was CVE-2023-5506 published?

CVE-2023-5506 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5506

CVE-2023-5506 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagemapper Project Imagemapper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Imagemapper Project Imagemapper
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ImageMapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'imgmap_delete_area_ajax' function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary posts and pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5506?: The ImageMapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'imgmap_delete_area_ajax' function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary posts and pages.
How severe is CVE-2023-5506?: CVE-2023-5506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-5506 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-2023-5506?: CVE-2023-5506 affects Imagemapper Project Imagemapper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5506 published?: CVE-2023-5506 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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