How severe is CVE-2023-7291?

CVE-2023-7291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-7291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7291?

CVE-2023-7291 affects Paytium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7291?

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-2023-7291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59671.

When was CVE-2023-7291 published?

CVE-2023-7291 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7291

CVE-2023-7291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paytium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59671
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Paytium
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Paytium: Mollie payment forms & donations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_mollie_account function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to set up a mollie account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7291?: The Paytium: Mollie payment forms & donations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_mollie_account function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to set up a mollie account.
How severe is CVE-2023-7291?: CVE-2023-7291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-7291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7291?: CVE-2023-7291 affects Paytium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7291?: 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-2023-7291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59671.
When was CVE-2023-7291 published?: CVE-2023-7291 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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