How severe is CVE-2023-6959?

CVE-2023-6959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-6959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6959?

CVE-2023-6959 affects Motopress Getwid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6959?

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

Does CVE-2023-6959 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6959 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59155.

When was CVE-2023-6959 published?

CVE-2023-6959 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6959

CVE-2023-6959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Motopress Getwid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59155
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Motopress Getwid
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the recaptcha_api_key_manage function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to add, modify, or delete the 'Recaptcha Site Key' and 'Recaptcha Secret Key' settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6959?: The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the recaptcha_api_key_manage function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to add, modify, or delete the 'Recaptcha Site Key' and 'Recaptcha Secret Key' settings.
How severe is CVE-2023-6959?: CVE-2023-6959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-6959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6959?: CVE-2023-6959 affects Motopress Getwid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6959 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6959 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59155.
When was CVE-2023-6959 published?: CVE-2023-6959 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:motopress:getwid:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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