How severe is CVE-2023-6700?

CVE-2023-6700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6700?

CVE-2023-6700 affects Cookieinformation Wp-gdpr-compliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6700?

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.

Does CVE-2023-6700 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6700 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58921.

When was CVE-2023-6700 published?

CVE-2023-6700 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6700

CVE-2023-6700 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cookieinformation Wp-gdpr-compliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58921
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Cookieinformation Wp-gdpr-compliance
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Cookie Information | Free GDPR Consent Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary option updates due to a missing capability check on its AJAX request handler in versions up to, and including, 2.0.22. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access or higher, to edit arbitrary site options which can be used to create administrator accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6700?: The Cookie Information | Free GDPR Consent Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary option updates due to a missing capability check on its AJAX request handler in versions up to, and including, 2.0.22. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access or higher, to edit arbitrary site options which can be used to create administrator accounts.
How severe is CVE-2023-6700?: CVE-2023-6700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6700?: CVE-2023-6700 affects Cookieinformation Wp-gdpr-compliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6700?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-6700 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6700 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58921.
When was CVE-2023-6700 published?: CVE-2023-6700 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cookieinformation:wp-gdpr-compliance:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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