Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a low-severity WordPress plugin issue where WP Maintenance IP filtering can be bypassed by spoofing identity data. It may expose limited information or restricted plugin functionality, but the CVSS score is low and attack complexity is high.
Executive priority
Treat as routine remediation unless the plugin protects sensitive content or administrative workflows. Prioritize inventory and vendor update tracking over emergency response.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47769 is CWE-290 authentication bypass by spoofing in WP Maintenance through version 6.1.3. The published CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating network reachability, no privileges, high complexity, and limited confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the WP Maintenance plugin through version 6.1.3, particularly where IP filtering controls access to restricted functionality.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Evidence supports a spoofing-based bypass, but not public exploitation or weaponized activity.
Researcher notes
The main evidence gap is remediation status. The supplied bundle identifies affected versions and vulnerability class, but does not name a fixed release, workaround, or exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Maintenance plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Do not rely solely on plugin IP filtering for sensitive access control.
- Use independent server, CDN, or WAF controls where maintenance access must be restricted.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Maintenance is installed and whether the version is 6.1.3 or earlier.
- Review whether IP filtering is enabled for any sensitive maintenance functionality.
- Check public exposure of affected WordPress sites and maintenance pages.
- Track CVE and Patchstack records for updates on fixes or exploitation.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N2.21.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.7LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.