How severe is CVE-2023-4916?

CVE-2023-4916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4916?

CVE-2023-4916 affects Idehweb Login With Phone Number. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4916?

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.

When was CVE-2023-4916 published?

CVE-2023-4916 was published on 2023-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4916

CVE-2023-4916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Idehweb Login With Phone Number with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Idehweb Login With Phone Number
Published: 2023-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Login with phone number plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.5.6. This is due to missing nonce validation on the 'lwp_update_password_action' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user password via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4916?: The Login with phone number plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.5.6. This is due to missing nonce validation on the 'lwp_update_password_action' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user password via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2023-4916?: CVE-2023-4916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4916?: CVE-2023-4916 affects Idehweb Login With Phone Number. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4916?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-4916 published?: CVE-2023-4916 was published on 2023-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:idehweb:login_with_phone_number:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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