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
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

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.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203