HIGH

CVE-2023-2833

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

25.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The ReviewX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.13 due to insufficient restriction on the 'rx_set_screen_options' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_screen_options[option]' and 'wp_screen_options[value]' parameters during a screen option update.

Technical details

Published
6/6/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2833?

The ReviewX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.13 due to insufficient restriction on the 'rx_set_screen_options' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_screen_options[option]' and 'wp_screen_options[value]' parameters during a screen option update.

Is CVE-2023-2833 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-2833 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 25.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-2833?

CVE-2023-2833 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2023-2833 affecting your environment?

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