How severe is CVE-2023-5799?

CVE-2023-5799 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-2023-5799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5799?

CVE-2023-5799 affects Thimpress Wp Hotel Booking. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5799?

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

When was CVE-2023-5799 published?

CVE-2023-5799 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5799

CVE-2023-5799 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thimpress Wp Hotel Booking 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Thimpress Wp Hotel Booking
Published: 2023-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Hotel Booking WordPress plugin before 2.0.8 does not have proper authorisation when deleting a package, allowing Contributor and above roles to delete posts that do no belong to them

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5799?: The WP Hotel Booking WordPress plugin before 2.0.8 does not have proper authorisation when deleting a package, allowing Contributor and above roles to delete posts that do no belong to them
How severe is CVE-2023-5799?: CVE-2023-5799 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-2023-5799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5799?: CVE-2023-5799 affects Thimpress Wp Hotel Booking. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5799?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5799 published?: CVE-2023-5799 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3061f85e-a70e-49e5-bccf-ae9240f51178

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thimpress:wp_hotel_booking:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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