How severe is CVE-2023-2261?

CVE-2023-2261 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2261?

CVE-2023-2261 primarily affects Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2261?

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

When was CVE-2023-2261 published?

CVE-2023-2261 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2261

CVE-2023-2261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log 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% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_ajax_call function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access or higher, to obtain a list of users with accounts on the site. This includes ids, usernames and emails.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2261?: The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_ajax_call function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access or higher, to obtain a list of users with accounts on the site. This includes ids, usernames and emails.
How severe is CVE-2023-2261?: CVE-2023-2261 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2261?: CVE-2023-2261 primarily affects Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2261 published?: CVE-2023-2261 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wpwhitesecurity:wp_activity_log:*:*:*:*:-:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpwhitesecurity:wp_activity_log:*:*:*:*:premium:wordpress:*:*

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