CVE-2023-47868: WordPress wpForo plugin <= 2.2.3 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Published May 17, 2024
·Updated
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in wpForo wpForo Forum allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.2.3.
Affected Software
3 affected components
gVectors Wpforo Forum Wordpress<2.2.4
wpForo wpForo Forum<=2.2.3
WordPress wpForo<=2.2.3
Remediation
Information
Update to 2.2.4 or a higher version.
Event History
May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-47868?
CVE-2023-47868 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-47868?
To fix CVE-2023-47868, update wpForo Forum to version 2.2.4 or later.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47868?
CVE-2023-47868 affects wpForo Forum versions up to 2.2.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-47868?
CVE-2023-47868 is an improper privilege management vulnerability.
5
What can attackers do with CVE-2023-47868?
With CVE-2023-47868, attackers may exploit the vulnerability to escalate their privileges within the wpForo Forum.