How severe is CVE-2023-5712?

CVE-2023-5712 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-2023-5712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5712?

CVE-2023-5712 affects Bowo System Dashboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5712?

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

When was CVE-2023-5712 published?

CVE-2023-5712 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5712

CVE-2023-5712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bowo System Dashboard 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Bowo System Dashboard
Published: 2023-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_global_value() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive global value information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5712?: The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_global_value() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive global value information.
How severe is CVE-2023-5712?: CVE-2023-5712 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-2023-5712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5712?: CVE-2023-5712 affects Bowo System Dashboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5712 published?: CVE-2023-5712 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bowo:system_dashboard:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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