How severe is CVE-2023-7019?

CVE-2023-7019 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-2023-7019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7019?

CVE-2023-7019 affects Themeisle Lightstart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7019?

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

Does CVE-2023-7019 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7019 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59210.

When was CVE-2023-7019 published?

CVE-2023-7019 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7019

CVE-2023-7019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themeisle Lightstart 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% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59210
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Themeisle Lightstart
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LightStart – Maintenance Mode, Coming Soon and Landing Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the insert_template function in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change page designs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7019?: The LightStart – Maintenance Mode, Coming Soon and Landing Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the insert_template function in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change page designs.
How severe is CVE-2023-7019?: CVE-2023-7019 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-2023-7019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7019?: CVE-2023-7019 affects Themeisle Lightstart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-7019 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7019 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59210.
When was CVE-2023-7019 published?: CVE-2023-7019 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themeisle:lightstart:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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