Is CVE-2023-3249 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3249 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3249 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3249 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3249?

CVE-2023-3249 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3249

CWE-288Published: June 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Web3 – Crypto wallet Login & NFT token gating plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.6.0. This is due to incorrect authentication checking in the 'hidden_form_data' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the username.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Web3 – Crypto wallet Login & NFT token gating plugin for WordPress contains an authentication bypass flaw. This allows an attacker to log in as any user, including administrators, if they know the target username.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the plugin to a version beyond 2.6.0.

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-2023-3249 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.