How severe is CVE-2023-3636?

CVE-2023-3636 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-2023-3636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3636?

CVE-2023-3636 affects Wedevs Wp Project Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3636?

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-2023-3636 published?

CVE-2023-3636 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3636

CVE-2023-3636 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wedevs Wp Project Manager 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Wedevs Wp Project Manager
Published: 2023-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 due to insufficient restriction on the 'save_users_map_name' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'usernames' parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3636?: The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 due to insufficient restriction on the 'save_users_map_name' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'usernames' parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-3636?: CVE-2023-3636 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-2023-3636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3636?: CVE-2023-3636 affects Wedevs Wp Project Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3636?: 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-2023-3636 published?: CVE-2023-3636 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wedevs:wp_project_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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