What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6751?

CVE-2023-6751 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Hostinger are affected by CVE-2023-6751?

Organizations using Hostinger face moderate risk from CVE-2023-6751, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 7.3.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-6751?

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

Hostinger CVE-2023-6751

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2024-01-11 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Hostinger Wordpress Plugin

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The Hostinger plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the function publish_website in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.7. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Missing Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks.

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 Hostinger plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the function publish_website in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable and disable maintenance mode. Affected products include: Hostinger.

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.