CVE-2023-29429: Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Ac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-29429?

user registration: upgrade to 2.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-29429 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29429 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-29429 affect?

CVE-2023-29429 affects user registration. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects User Registration: from n/a through 2.3.2.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-29429?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-29429 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting user registration. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects User Registration: from n/a through 2.3.2.1.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpeverest

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpeverest user registration UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.3

Fixed in: 2.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy user-registration || rpm -q user-registration || user-registration --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade user-registration

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade user-registration

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-29429?

user registration: upgrade to 2.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29429 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29429 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-29429 affect?

CVE-2023-29429 affects user registration. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects User Registration: from n/a through 2.3.2.1.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29429?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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