How severe is CVE-2023-0402?

CVE-2023-0402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-0402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0402?

CVE-2023-0402 affects Warfareplugins Social Warfare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0402?

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

When was CVE-2023-0402 published?

CVE-2023-0402 was published on 2023-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0402

CVE-2023-0402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Warfareplugins Social Warfare with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Warfareplugins Social Warfare
Published: 2023-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Social Warfare plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete post meta information and reset network access tokens.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0402?: The Social Warfare plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete post meta information and reset network access tokens.
How severe is CVE-2023-0402?: CVE-2023-0402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-0402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0402?: CVE-2023-0402 affects Warfareplugins Social Warfare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0402 published?: CVE-2023-0402 was published on 2023-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:warfareplugins:social_warfare:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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