PatchTheCVECVE-2023-6696: The Popup Builder – Create highly converting, mobile friendly marketing popups
CVE-2023-6696 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting popup builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Popup Builder – Create highly converting, mobile friendly marketing popups. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of functionality due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.1. While some functions contain a nonce check, the nonce can be obtained from the profile page of a logged-in user. This allows subscribers to perform several actions including deleting subscribers
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-06-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-6696?
popup builder: upgrade to 4.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-6696 being exploited?
CVE-2023-6696 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-2023-6696 affect?
CVE-2023-6696 affects popup builder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Popup Builder – Create highly converting, mobile friendly marketing popups. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of functionality due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and inc
How urgent is CVE-2023-6696?
Priority 39/100. High severity
Software pages
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