How severe is CVE-2023-47868?

CVE-2023-47868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-47868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47868?

CVE-2023-47868 affects Gvectors Wpforo Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47868?

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-2023-47868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51958.

When was CVE-2023-47868 published?

CVE-2023-47868 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47868

CVE-2023-47868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpforo Forum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51958
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Gvectors Wpforo Forum
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in wpForo wpForo Forum allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.2.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47868?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in wpForo wpForo Forum allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.2.3.
How severe is CVE-2023-47868?: CVE-2023-47868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-47868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47868?: CVE-2023-47868 affects Gvectors Wpforo Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47868?: 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-2023-47868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51958.
When was CVE-2023-47868 published?: CVE-2023-47868 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpforo/wordpress-wpforo-plugin-2-2-3-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gvectors:wpforo_forum:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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