How severe is CVE-2023-4687?

CVE-2023-4687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4687 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4687?

CVE-2023-4687 affects Pagelayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4687?

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

When was CVE-2023-4687 published?

CVE-2023-4687 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4687

CVE-2023-4687 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pagelayer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pagelayer
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 doesn't prevent unauthenticated attackers from updating a post's header or footer code on scheduled posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4687?: The Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 doesn't prevent unauthenticated attackers from updating a post's header or footer code on scheduled posts.
How severe is CVE-2023-4687?: CVE-2023-4687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4687 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4687?: CVE-2023-4687 affects Pagelayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4687?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4687 published?: CVE-2023-4687 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/31596fc5-4203-40c4-9b0a-e8a37faafddd

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pagelayer:pagelayer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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