CVE-2023-51516: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Business Directory Team Business Directory Plugin.This issue affects Bu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-51516?

business directory: upgrade to 6.3.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-51516 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51516 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-2023-51516 affect?

CVE-2023-51516 affects business directory. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Business Directory Team Business Directory Plugin.This issue affects Business Directory Plugin: from n/a through 6.3.9.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-51516?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-51516 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting business directory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Business Directory Team Business Directory Plugin.This issue affects Business Directory Plugin: from n/a through 6.3.9.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: businessdirectoryplugin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-14 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

businessdirectoryplugin business directory UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.3.10

Fixed in: 6.3.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy business-directory || rpm -q business-directory || business-directory --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.3.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade business-directory

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade business-directory

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-2023-51516?

business directory: upgrade to 6.3.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-51516 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51516 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-2023-51516 affect?

CVE-2023-51516 affects business directory. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Business Directory Team Business Directory Plugin.This issue affects Business Directory Plugin: from n/a through 6.3.9.

How urgent is CVE-2023-51516?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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