Is CVE-2023-5604 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5604 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5604 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5604 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5604?

CVE-2023-5604 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5604

CWE-94Published: November 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Asgaros Forum WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 allows forum administrators, who may not be WordPress (super-)administrators, to set insecure configuration that allows unauthenticated users to upload dangerous files (e.g. .php, .phtml), potentially leading to remote code execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Asgaros Forum plugin contains a configuration vulnerability that permits unauthenticated users to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution. This is a critical issue with a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV database.

Recommended Action

Administrators must update the Asgaros Forum plugin to version 2.7.1 or later to remediate this flaw.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-5604 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.