How severe is CVE-2023-5931?

CVE-2023-5931 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-2023-5931 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5931?

CVE-2023-5931 affects Rtcamp Rtmedia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5931?

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-2023-5931 published?

CVE-2023-5931 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5931

CVE-2023-5931 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rtcamp Rtmedia 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Rtcamp Rtmedia
Published: 2023-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.16 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers with a low-privilege account (e.g. subscribers) to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5931?: The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.16 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers with a low-privilege account (e.g. subscribers) to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server
How severe is CVE-2023-5931?: CVE-2023-5931 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-2023-5931 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5931?: CVE-2023-5931 affects Rtcamp Rtmedia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5931?: 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-2023-5931 published?: CVE-2023-5931 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3d6889e3-a01b-4e7f-868f-af7cc8c7531a

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rtcamp:rtmedia:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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