What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6496?

CVE-2023-6496 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-6496?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2023-6496, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-6496?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.

WordPress CVE-2023-6496

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2024-01-11 security@wordfence.com

Authentication Bypass WordPress

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

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:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jan 11, 2024 - 09:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The Manage Notification E-mails plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the card_famne_export_settings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain plugin settings.

AnalysisAI

The Manage Notification E-mails plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the card_famne_export_settings function. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The Manage Notification E-mails plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the card_famne_export_settings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain plugin settings. Affected products include: Freeamigos Manage Notification E-Mails.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.