What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5559?

CVE-2023-5559 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-5559?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-5559. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.8%.

10web Booster CVE-2023-5559

CRITICAL

2023-11-27 contact@wpscan.com

Denial Of Service WordPress 10web Booster

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 27, 2023 - 17:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The 10Web Booster WordPress plugin before 2.24.18 does not validate the option name given to some AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary options from the database, leading. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

The 10Web Booster WordPress plugin before 2.24.18 does not validate the option name given to some AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary options from the database, leading to denial of service. Affected products include: 10Web 10Web Booster. Version information: before 2.24.18.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.