CVE-2023-45002 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45002: WordPress WP User Frontend plugin <= 3.6.8 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wedevs
Product WP User Frontend
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 2, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 3.6.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP User Frontend versions up to 3.6.8 lack proper authorization checks on certain user-facing operations. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special permissions. Update to a version newer than 3.6.8 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data or settings they should not have permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site content or settings, potentially affecting site integrity and user trust.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low privileges.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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