CVE-2023-5460: A vulnerability was found in Delta Electronics WPLSoft up to 2.51 and classified as problematic

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-5460 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting wplsoft. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Delta Electronics WPLSoft up to 2.51 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Modbus Data Packet Handler. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-241583. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2023-10-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: deltaww

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-09 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deltaww wplsoft UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0 and <= 2.51

Fixed in: newer than 2.51

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wplsoft || rpm -q wplsoft || wplsoft --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.51 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wplsoft

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wplsoft

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wplsoft sudo apt install wplsoft=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold wplsoft

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wplsoft sudo dnf downgrade wplsoft-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wplsoft

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-5460?

wplsoft: upgrade to newer than 2.51. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5460 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5460 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-2023-5460 affect?

CVE-2023-5460 affects wplsoft. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability was found in Delta Electronics WPLSoft up to 2.51 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Modbus Data Packet Handler. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. T

How urgent is CVE-2023-5460?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-5461 LOW 3.7 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in Delta Electronics WPLSoft 2.51
CVE-2023-5130 HIGH 8.2 DOWNGRADE A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Delta Electronics WPLSoft

References

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