How severe is CVE-2023-2448?

CVE-2023-2448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2448?

CVE-2023-2448 affects Userproplugin Userpro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2448?

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

When was CVE-2023-2448 published?

CVE-2023-2448 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2448

CVE-2023-2448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Userproplugin Userpro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Userproplugin Userpro
Published: 2023-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'userpro_shortcode_template' function in versions up to, and including, 5.1.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to arbitrary shortcode execution. An attacker can leverage CVE-2023-2446 to get sensitive information via shortcode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2448?: The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'userpro_shortcode_template' function in versions up to, and including, 5.1.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to arbitrary shortcode execution. An attacker can leverage CVE-2023-2446 to get sensitive information via shortcode.
How severe is CVE-2023-2448?: CVE-2023-2448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2448?: CVE-2023-2448 affects Userproplugin Userpro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2448 published?: CVE-2023-2448 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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