CVE-2023-3053

Name: CVE-2023-3053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-03T00:15:09.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3053 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Page Builder by AZEXO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'azh_add_post' function in versions up to, and including, 1.27.133. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create a post with any post type and post status.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Page Builder by AZEXO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'azh_add_post' function in versions up to, and including, 1.27.133. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create a post with any post type and post status.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Azexo	Page Builder With Image Map By Azexo	<= 1.27.133

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3053?

How severe is CVE-2023-3053?

CVE-2023-3053 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3053?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-3053?

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Source: NVD / NIST