Is CVE-2023-3076 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3076 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3076 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3076 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3076?

CVE-2023-3076 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3076

CWE-862Published: July 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The MStore API WordPress plugin before 3.9.9 does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with the role of their choice via their wholesale REST API endpoint. This is only exploitable if the site owner paid to access the plugin's pro features.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The MStore API WordPress plugin contains a vulnerability that allows unauthorized visitors to create user accounts with arbitrary roles via the wholesale REST API. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw represents a significant risk to site integrity and access control.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network-based attack vector.

Recommended Action

Update the MStore API plugin to version 3.9.9 or later to resolve the issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-3076 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.