How severe is CVE-2023-5762?

CVE-2023-5762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5762?

CVE-2023-5762 affects Filr Project Filr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5762?

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-2023-5762 published?

CVE-2023-5762 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5762

CVE-2023-5762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Filr Project Filr 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Filr Project Filr
Published: 2023-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Filr WordPress plugin before 1.2.3.6 is vulnerable from an RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability, which allows the operating system to execute commands and fully compromise the server on behalf of a user with Author-level privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5762?: The Filr WordPress plugin before 1.2.3.6 is vulnerable from an RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability, which allows the operating system to execute commands and fully compromise the server on behalf of a user with Author-level privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-5762?: CVE-2023-5762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5762?: CVE-2023-5762 affects Filr Project Filr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5762?: 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-2023-5762 published?: CVE-2023-5762 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ad99725-eccc-4b61-bce2-668b62619deb

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filr_project:filr:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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