CVE-2023-5559

Name: CVE-2023-5559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-27T17:15:08.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5559 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The 10Web Booster WordPress plugin before 2.24.18 does not validate the option name given to some AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary options from the database, leading to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The 10Web Booster WordPress plugin before 2.24.18 does not validate the option name given to some AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary options from the database, leading to denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.81%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
10web	10web Booster	< 2.24.18

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eba46f7d-e4db-400c-8032-015f21087bbfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eba46f7d-e4db-400c-8032-015f21087bbfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5559?

How severe is CVE-2023-5559?

CVE-2023-5559 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5559?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST