How severe is CVE-2023-41665?

CVE-2023-41665 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-2023-41665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41665?

CVE-2023-41665 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41665?

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-2023-41665 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41665 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46157.

When was CVE-2023-41665 published?

CVE-2023-41665 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41665

CVE-2023-41665 is a high-severity vulnerability in Givewp 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46157
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Givewp
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in GiveWP allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 2.33.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41665?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in GiveWP allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 2.33.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-41665?: CVE-2023-41665 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-2023-41665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41665?: CVE-2023-41665 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41665?: 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-2023-41665 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41665 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46157.
When was CVE-2023-41665 published?: CVE-2023-41665 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/give/wordpress-givewp-plugin-2-33-0-givewp-manager-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:givewp:givewp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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