How severe is CVE-2023-4469?

CVE-2023-4469 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4469 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4469?

CVE-2023-4469 affects Bestwebsoft Profile Extra Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4469?

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

When was CVE-2023-4469 published?

CVE-2023-4469 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4469

CVE-2023-4469 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestwebsoft Profile Extra Fields with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Bestwebsoft Profile Extra Fields
Published: 2023-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the prflxtrflds_export_file function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to expose potentially sensitive user data, including data entered into custom fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4469?: The Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the prflxtrflds_export_file function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to expose potentially sensitive user data, including data entered into custom fields.
How severe is CVE-2023-4469?: CVE-2023-4469 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4469 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4469?: CVE-2023-4469 affects Bestwebsoft Profile Extra Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4469?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4469 published?: CVE-2023-4469 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bestwebsoft:profile_extra_fields:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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