How severe is CVE-2023-41954?

CVE-2023-41954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-41954 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41954?

CVE-2023-41954 affects Properfraction Profilepress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41954?

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-2023-41954 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41954 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46413.

When was CVE-2023-41954 published?

CVE-2023-41954 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41954

CVE-2023-41954 is a high-severity vulnerability in Properfraction Profilepress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46413
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Properfraction Profilepress
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ProfilePress Membership Team ProfilePress allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects ProfilePress: from n/a through 4.13.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41954?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ProfilePress Membership Team ProfilePress allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects ProfilePress: from n/a through 4.13.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-41954?: CVE-2023-41954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-41954 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41954?: CVE-2023-41954 affects Properfraction Profilepress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41954?: 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-2023-41954 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41954 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46413.
When was CVE-2023-41954 published?: CVE-2023-41954 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-user-avatar/wordpress-profilepress-plugin-4-13-1-unauthenticated-limited-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:properfraction:profilepress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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