CVE-2023-6139

Name: CVE-2023-6139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-08T19:15:09.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6139 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Essential Real Estate WordPress plugin before 4.4.0 does not apply proper capability checks on its AJAX actions, which among other things, allow attackers with a subscriber account to conduct Denial of Service attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Essential Real Estate WordPress plugin before 4.4.0 does not apply proper capability checks on its AJAX actions, which among other things, allow attackers with a subscriber account to conduct Denial of Service attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
G5plus	Essential Real Estate	< 4.4.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/96396a22-f523-4c51-8b72-52be266988aaExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/96396a22-f523-4c51-8b72-52be266988aaExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6139?

How severe is CVE-2023-6139?

CVE-2023-6139 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6139?

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-2023-6139?

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Source: NVD / NIST