How severe is CVE-2023-41243?

CVE-2023-41243 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-2023-41243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41243?

CVE-2023-41243 affects Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41243?

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.

Does CVE-2023-41243 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41243 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45760.

When was CVE-2023-41243 published?

CVE-2023-41243 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41243

CVE-2023-41243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging 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% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45760
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPvivid Team WPvivid Backup and Migration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPvivid Backup and Migration: from n/a through 0.9.90.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41243?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPvivid Team WPvivid Backup and Migration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPvivid Backup and Migration: from n/a through 0.9.90.
How severe is CVE-2023-41243?: CVE-2023-41243 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-2023-41243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41243?: CVE-2023-41243 affects Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41243?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-41243 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41243 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45760.
When was CVE-2023-41243 published?: CVE-2023-41243 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpvivid-backuprestore/wordpress-wpvivid-backup-plugin-plugin-0-9-90-privilege-escalation-on-staging-environment-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpvivid:migration\,_backup\,_staging:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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