How severe is CVE-2023-2716?

CVE-2023-2716 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 low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2716?

CVE-2023-2716 affects Groundhogg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2716?

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

When was CVE-2023-2716 published?

CVE-2023-2716 was published on 2023-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2716

CVE-2023-2716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Groundhogg 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: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Groundhogg
Published: 2023-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_upload_file' function in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload a file to the contact, and then lists all the other uploaded files related to the contact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2716?: The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_upload_file' function in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload a file to the contact, and then lists all the other uploaded files related to the contact.
How severe is CVE-2023-2716?: CVE-2023-2716 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 low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2716?: CVE-2023-2716 affects Groundhogg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2716 published?: CVE-2023-2716 was published on 2023-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:groundhogg:groundhogg:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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