How severe is CVE-2023-46309?

CVE-2023-46309 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-46309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46309?

CVE-2023-46309 affects Gvectors Wpdiscuz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46309?

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

Does CVE-2023-46309 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46309 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50530.

When was CVE-2023-46309 published?

CVE-2023-46309 was published on 2025-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46309

CVE-2023-46309 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpdiscuz 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50530
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Gvectors Wpdiscuz
Published: 2025-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in AdvancedCoding wpDiscuz wpdiscuz allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects wpDiscuz: from n/a through <= 7.6.10.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46309?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in AdvancedCoding wpDiscuz wpdiscuz allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects wpDiscuz: from n/a through <= 7.6.10.
How severe is CVE-2023-46309?: CVE-2023-46309 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46309?: CVE-2023-46309 affects Gvectors Wpdiscuz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46309?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46309 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46309 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50530.
When was CVE-2023-46309 published?: CVE-2023-46309 was published on 2025-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wpdiscuz/vulnerability/wordpress-wpdiscuz-plugin-7-6-10-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gvectors:wpdiscuz:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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