What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-7019?

CVE-2023-7019 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Lightstart are affected by CVE-2023-7019?

Organizations using Coming Soon and Landing Page Builder should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2023-7019, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-7019?

During next maintenance window: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of and apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Lightstart CVE-2023-7019

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2024-01-11 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Lightstart Wordpress Plugin Themeisle

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 11, 2024 - 09:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

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 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. Affected products include: Themeisle Lightstart.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.