CVE-2023-51515

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Undsgn Uncode Core allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Uncode Core: from n/a through 2.8.8.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): Patchstack
CVSS severity: HIGH
CVSS score: 8.8 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-862
Reserved: 2023-12-20
Published: 2024-04-12 16:43 UTC
Last updated: 2026-04-28 18:09 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/51xxx/CVE-2023-51515.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2023-51515 — Uncode Core <= 2.8.8 - Privilege Escalation

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NVD published: 2024-04-12 15:15:22 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-06-17 06:41:06 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 2.8 / 10
Impact subscore: 5.9 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0055 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 42.80% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2023-56228
Assigner: Patchstack
Published: Apr 12, 2024, 2:43:09 PM
Updated: Apr 28, 2026, 4:09:03 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 8.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.1900
Vendors: Undsgn
Products: Uncode Core

Uncode Core (n/a ≤2.8.8)
Aliases: GHSA-46q4-w4hr-5v2p

ENISA description: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Undsgn Uncode Core allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Uncode Core: from n/a through 2.8.8.

EUVD references (1)

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/uncode-core/wordpress-uncode-core-plugin-2-8-8-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
Undsgn	Uncode Core	`n/a` (affected)	—

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/uncode-core/wordpress-uncode-core-plugin-2-8-8-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org

Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/uncode-core/wordpress-uncode-core-plugin-2-8-8-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

Web references (5)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-51515 rapid7:attackerkb.com
https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-56228 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-51515 rapid7:www.cve.org
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bb5e6767-d0a9-4ac4-816f-6fb57b1e5f9b?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com

NVD-tagged references (2)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/uncode-core/wordpress-uncode-core-plugin-2-8-8-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/uncode-core/wordpress-uncode-core-plugin-2-8-8-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Indicators (2)

IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.

Type	Value	VirusTotal	Attached
domain	`escalation.this`	no local data	2026-05-18 21:20 UTC
cve	`CVE-2023-51515`	no local data	2026-06-06 14:50 UTC

Remediations (19)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws

web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

Today is Microsoft's October 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 172 flaws, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Get patching!

2026-06-30 21:57 UTC
Update: Monthly Critical Security Patch Updates (CSPUs) Begin May 28 ...

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2026-06-30 21:57 UTC
Microsoft KB Catalog: Updates, Issues, & Feedback - NinjaOne

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2026-06-30 21:57 UTC
Microsoft Technical Security Notifications

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Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed.

2026-06-30 21:57 UTC
Patch Smarter, Not Harder - CISA

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The median time for full resolution rose to 43 days. Defenders need greater clarity and speed to patch systems in today's threat landscape. We must flip the script on patching prioritization: patch smarter, not harder.

2026-06-30 21:57 UTC
Wordfence remediation: Uncode Core

Wordfence

Update to version 2.8.9, or a newer patched version

2026-06-06 14:50 UTC
Update Software, Mitigation M1051 - Enterprise | MITRE ATT&CK®

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This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...

2026-05-22 07:49 UTC
Patch Tuesday, May 2026 Edition - Krebs on Security

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Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.

2026-05-22 07:49 UTC
Microsoft provides mitigation for "YellowKey" BitLocker bypass flaw ...

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Microsoft is working on a fix for CVE -2026-45585 (aka "Yellowkey"), a vulnerability that can be used to bypass Windows' BitLocker protection.

2026-05-22 07:49 UTC
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2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
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2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

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2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
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2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
Patch Tuesday, October 2025 'End of 10' Edition

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2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
Microsoft Releases Mitigation for Windows BitLocker Security Bypass 0 ...

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No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.

2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2025

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This Critical Patch Update contains 374 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
Microsoft Rolls Out Mitigations for 'YellowKey' BitLocker ...

web:www.securityweek.com

Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.

2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
Microsoft confirms patching issues in restricted Windows networks

web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.

2026-05-22 04:24 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

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The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

2026-05-22 04:24 UTC

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