How severe is CVE-2023-6751?

CVE-2023-6751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-6751 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6751?

CVE-2023-6751 affects Hostinger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6751?

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-2023-6751 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6751 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58964.

When was CVE-2023-6751 published?

CVE-2023-6751 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6751

CVE-2023-6751 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hostinger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58964
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Hostinger
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Hostinger plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the function publish_website in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable and disable maintenance mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6751?: The Hostinger plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the function publish_website in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable and disable maintenance mode.
How severe is CVE-2023-6751?: CVE-2023-6751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-6751 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6751?: CVE-2023-6751 affects Hostinger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6751?: 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-2023-6751 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6751 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58964.
When was CVE-2023-6751 published?: CVE-2023-6751 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hostinger:hostinger:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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