CVE-2023-5525

Name: CVE-2023-5525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-27T17:15:08.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Limit Login Attempts Reloaded WordPress plugin before 2.25.26 is missing authorization on the `toggle_auto_update` AJAX action, allowing any user with a valid nonce to toggle the auto-update status of the plugin.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Limit Login Attempts Reloaded WordPress plugin before 2.25.26 is missing authorization on the `toggle_auto_update` AJAX action, allowing any user with a valid nonce to toggle the auto-update status of the plugin.

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

0.45%

36.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limitloginattempts	Limit Login Attempts Reloaded	< 2.25.26

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/654bad15-1c88-446a-b28b-5a412cc0399dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/654bad15-1c88-446a-b28b-5a412cc0399dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5525?

How severe is CVE-2023-5525?

CVE-2023-5525 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5525?

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-2023-5525?

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Source: NVD / NIST