Is CVE-2023-0820 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0820 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0820 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0820 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0820?

CVE-2023-0820 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-0820

CWE-352Published: April 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The User Role by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 1.6.7 does not protect against CSRF in requests to update role capabilities, leading to arbitrary privilege escalation of any role.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0820 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.