How severe is CVE-2023-4836?

CVE-2023-4836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4836 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-2023-4836?

CVE-2023-4836 affects Userprivatefiles Wordpress File Sharing Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4836?

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

When was CVE-2023-4836 published?

CVE-2023-4836 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4836

CVE-2023-4836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Userprivatefiles Wordpress File Sharing Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Userprivatefiles Wordpress File Sharing Plugin
Published: 2023-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress File Sharing Plugin WordPress plugin before 2.0.5 does not check authorization before displaying files and folders, allowing users to gain access to those filed by manipulating IDs which can easily be brute forced

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4836?: The WordPress File Sharing Plugin WordPress plugin before 2.0.5 does not check authorization before displaying files and folders, allowing users to gain access to those filed by manipulating IDs which can easily be brute forced
How severe is CVE-2023-4836?: CVE-2023-4836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4836 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-2023-4836?: CVE-2023-4836 affects Userprivatefiles Wordpress File Sharing Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4836?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4836 published?: CVE-2023-4836 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:userprivatefiles:wordpress_file_sharing_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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