CVE-2023-3460

Name: CVE-2023-3460
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-04T08:15:10.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 69.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3460 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with arbitrary capabilities, effectively allowing attackers to create administrator accounts at will. This is actively being exploited in the wild.. EPSS estimates a 69.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with arbitrary capabilities, effectively allowing attackers to create administrator accounts at will. This is actively being exploited in the wild.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

69.60%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ultimatemember	Ultimate Member	< 2.6.7

References

https://blog.wpscan.com/hacking-campaign-actively-exploiting-ultimate-member-plugin/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/694235c7-4469-4ffd-a722-9225b19e98d7Exploit, Patch
https://blog.wpscan.com/hacking-campaign-actively-exploiting-ultimate-member-plugin/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/694235c7-4469-4ffd-a722-9225b19e98d7Exploit, Patch

Timeline

Published: Jul 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3460?

How severe is CVE-2023-3460?

CVE-2023-3460 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 69.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3460?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-3460?

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Source: NVD / NIST