How severe is CVE-2023-0293?

CVE-2023-0293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0293 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0293?

CVE-2023-0293 affects Frenify Mediamatic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0293?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0293 published?

CVE-2023-0293 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0293

CVE-2023-0293 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Frenify Mediamatic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Frenify Mediamatic
Published: 2023-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mediamatic – Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to change image categories, which it uses to arrange them in folder views.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0293?: The Mediamatic – Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to change image categories, which it uses to arrange them in folder views.
How severe is CVE-2023-0293?: CVE-2023-0293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0293 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0293?: CVE-2023-0293 affects Frenify Mediamatic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0293?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0293 published?: CVE-2023-0293 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frenify:mediamatic:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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