How severe is CVE-2023-5939?

CVE-2023-5939 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-2023-5939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5939?

CVE-2023-5939 affects Rtcamp Rtmedia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5939?

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-2023-5939 published?

CVE-2023-5939 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5939

CVE-2023-5939 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rtcamp Rtmedia 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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 loads the contents of the import file in an unsafe manner, leading to remote code execution by privileged users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5939?: The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.16 loads the contents of the import file in an unsafe manner, leading to remote code execution by privileged users.
How severe is CVE-2023-5939?: CVE-2023-5939 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-2023-5939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5939?: CVE-2023-5939 affects Rtcamp Rtmedia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5939?: 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-2023-5939 published?: CVE-2023-5939 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/db5d41fc-bcd3-414f-aa99-54d5537007bc

Affected products (1)

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

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