What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46309?

CVE-2023-46309 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Wpdiscuz are affected by CVE-2023-46309?

Organizations using Missing Authorization vulnerability in gVectors Team wpDiscuz should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2023-46309, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-46309?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Wpdiscuz CVE-2023-46309

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2025-01-02 audit@patchstack.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Wpdiscuz Wordpress Plugin Gvectors

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 10:22 NVD

HIGH MEDIUM

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 10:22 NVD

7.3 (HIGH) 5.3 (MEDIUM)

Severity Changed

Apr 23, 2026 - 15:23 NVD

MEDIUM HIGH

CVSS changed

Apr 23, 2026 - 15:23 NVD

5.3 (MEDIUM) 7.3 (HIGH)

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:01 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 02, 2025 - 12:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

Missing Authorization vulnerability in gVectors Team wpDiscuz allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6.10. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. Missing Authorization vulnerability in gVectors Team wpDiscuz allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6.10. Affected products include: Gvectors Wpdiscuz. Version information: through 7.6.10..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.