How severe is CVE-2023-40003?

CVE-2023-40003 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 low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40003?

CVE-2023-40003 affects Wedevs Wp Project Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40003?

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

Does CVE-2023-40003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44626.

When was CVE-2023-40003 published?

CVE-2023-40003 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40003

CVE-2023-40003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wedevs Wp Project Manager 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: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44626
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wedevs Wp Project Manager
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in weDevs WP Project Manager wedevs-project-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Project Manager: from n/a through <= 2.6.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40003?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in weDevs WP Project Manager wedevs-project-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Project Manager: from n/a through <= 2.6.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-40003?: CVE-2023-40003 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 low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40003?: CVE-2023-40003 affects Wedevs Wp Project Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40003?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44626.
When was CVE-2023-40003 published?: CVE-2023-40003 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wedevs-project-manager/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-project-manager-plugin-2-6-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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