CVE-2023-4469

Name: CVE-2023-4469
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-06T10:15:18.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4469 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the prflxtrflds_export_file function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to expose potentially sensitive user data, including data entered into custom fields.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the prflxtrflds_export_file function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to expose potentially sensitive user data, including data entered into custom fields.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

36.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestwebsoft	Profile Extra Fields	<= 1.2.7

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2975179/profile-extra-fieldsRelease Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/916c73e8-a150-4b35-8773-ea0ec29f7fd1?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2975179/profile-extra-fieldsRelease Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/916c73e8-a150-4b35-8773-ea0ec29f7fd1?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4469?

How severe is CVE-2023-4469?

CVE-2023-4469 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4469?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST