How severe is CVE-2023-0940?

CVE-2023-0940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0940?

CVE-2023-0940 affects Metagauss Profilegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0940 published?

CVE-2023-0940 was published on 2023-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0940

CVE-2023-0940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Profilegrid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Metagauss Profilegrid
Published: 2023-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 provides an AJAX endpoint for resetting a user password but does not implement proper authorization. This allows a user with low privileges, such as subscriber, to change the password of any account, including Administrator ones.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0940?: The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 provides an AJAX endpoint for resetting a user password but does not implement proper authorization. This allows a user with low privileges, such as subscriber, to change the password of any account, including Administrator ones.
How severe is CVE-2023-0940?: CVE-2023-0940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0940?: CVE-2023-0940 affects Metagauss Profilegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0940 published?: CVE-2023-0940 was published on 2023-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/56744f72-2d48-4f42-8195-24b4dd951bb5

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:profilegrid:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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