CVE-2023-33996

Name: CVE-2023-33996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-13T15:15:14.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in СleanTalk - Anti-Spam Protection Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk: from n/a through 6.10.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in СleanTalk - Anti-Spam Protection Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk: from n/a through 6.10.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/cleantalk-spam-protect/vulnerability/wordpress-spam-protection-antispam-firewall-by-cleantalk-plugin-6-10-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33996?

How severe is CVE-2023-33996?

CVE-2023-33996 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33996?

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Source: NVD / NIST