Is CVE-2023-3869 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-3869 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-08.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-3869?

CVE-2023-3869 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2023-3869?

Patch guidance is available from gvectors security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-3869.

CVE-2023-3869 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

The wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing authorization check on the voteOnComment function in versions up to, and including, 7.6.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to increase or decrease the rating of a comment.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-639 CWE-862 · Missing Authorization

Metadata

Primary Vendor: GVECTORS
Published: 10/20/2023
Last Modified: 4/8/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2023-3869

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