How severe is CVE-2023-4862?

CVE-2023-4862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4862?

CVE-2023-4862 affects Ninjateam Filester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4862?

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

When was CVE-2023-4862 published?

CVE-2023-4862 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4862

CVE-2023-4862 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ninjateam Filester with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ninjateam Filester
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not adequately validate and escape some inputs, leading to XSS by high-privilege users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4862?: The File Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not adequately validate and escape some inputs, leading to XSS by high-privilege users.
How severe is CVE-2023-4862?: CVE-2023-4862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4862?: CVE-2023-4862 affects Ninjateam Filester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4862 published?: CVE-2023-4862 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/81821bf5-69e1-4005-b3eb-d541490909cc

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ninjateam:filester:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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