CVE-2023-46309

Name: CVE-2023-46309
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-02T12:15:11.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46309 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in AdvancedCoding wpDiscuz wpdiscuz allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects wpDiscuz: from n/a through <= 7.6.10.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in AdvancedCoding wpDiscuz wpdiscuz allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects wpDiscuz: from n/a through <= 7.6.10.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gvectors	Wpdiscuz	< 7.6.11

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wpdiscuz/vulnerability/wordpress-wpdiscuz-plugin-7-6-10-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46309?

How severe is CVE-2023-46309?

CVE-2023-46309 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46309?

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Source: NVD / NIST