How severe is CVE-2023-0447?

CVE-2023-0447 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-2023-0447 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0447?

CVE-2023-0447 affects My Youtube Channel Project My Youtube Channel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0447?

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

When was CVE-2023-0447 published?

CVE-2023-0447 was published on 2023-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0447

CVE-2023-0447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in My Youtube Channel Project My Youtube Channel 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% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: My Youtube Channel Project My Youtube Channel
Published: 2023-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The My YouTube Channel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the clear_all_cache function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.12.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to clear the plugin's cache.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0447?: The My YouTube Channel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the clear_all_cache function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.12.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to clear the plugin's cache.
How severe is CVE-2023-0447?: CVE-2023-0447 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-2023-0447 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0447?: CVE-2023-0447 affects My Youtube Channel Project My Youtube Channel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0447?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0447 published?: CVE-2023-0447 was published on 2023-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:my_youtube_channel_project:my_youtube_channel:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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