MEDIUM
CVE-2023-5737
CWE-862Published: November 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The WordPress Backup & Migration WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not authorize some AJAX requests, allowing users with a role as low as Subscriber to update some plugin settings.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5737 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
webtoffee1 product(s)
backup and migration
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c761c67c-eab8-4e1b-a332-c9a45e22bb13Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c761c67c-eab8-4e1b-a332-c9a45e22bb13Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-5737
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 27, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-862)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-5737 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.