CVE-2023-4971
CVE-2023-4971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Weavertheme Weaver Xtreme Theme Support with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Weavertheme Weaver Xtreme Theme Support
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- Last modified:
Description
The Weaver Xtreme Theme Support WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when a high privilege user import a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-4971?
- The Weaver Xtreme Theme Support WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when a high privilege user import a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.
- How severe is CVE-2023-4971?
- CVE-2023-4971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-4971 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-4971?
- CVE-2023-4971 affects Weavertheme Weaver Xtreme Theme Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-4971?
- 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-2023-4971 published?
- CVE-2023-4971 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:weavertheme:weaver_xtreme_theme_support:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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