CVE-2023-6751: The Hostinger plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6751?

hostinger: upgrade to newer than 1.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6751 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6751 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-2023-6751 affect?

CVE-2023-6751 affects hostinger. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The Hostinger plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the function publish_website in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticate

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6751?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-6751 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting hostinger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Hostinger plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the function publish_website in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable and disable maintenance mode.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: hostinger

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-11 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hostinger hostinger UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.9.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hostinger

Note

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

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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-2023-6751?

hostinger: upgrade to newer than 1.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6751 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6751 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-2023-6751 affect?

CVE-2023-6751 affects hostinger. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The Hostinger plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the function publish_website in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticate

How urgent is CVE-2023-6751?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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