How severe is CVE-2023-5949?

CVE-2023-5949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5949?

CVE-2023-5949 affects Wpmudev Smartcrawl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5949?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-5949 published?

CVE-2023-5949 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5949

CVE-2023-5949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpmudev Smartcrawl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpmudev Smartcrawl
Published: 2023-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SmartCrawl WordPress plugin before 3.8.3 does not prevent unauthorised users from accessing password-protected posts' content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5949?: The SmartCrawl WordPress plugin before 3.8.3 does not prevent unauthorised users from accessing password-protected posts' content.
How severe is CVE-2023-5949?: CVE-2023-5949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5949?: CVE-2023-5949 affects Wpmudev Smartcrawl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-5949 published?: CVE-2023-5949 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3cec27ca-f470-402d-ae3e-271cb59cf407

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpmudev:smartcrawl:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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