CVE-2023-40003: wedevs wp_project_manager Missing Authorization
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 13-12-2024Last modified 29-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-40003 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Missing Authorization vulnerability in wedevs wp_project_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.3% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 2.6.8.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.50%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-12-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in weDevs WP Project Manager wedevs-project-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Project Manager: from n/a through <= 2.6.7.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 5.3–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
- wordfenceSource5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.50% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.50%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Wedevs1 product
- wp_project_manager≤ 2.6.7 | < 2.6.8
Wordpress1 product
- wedevs-project-manager≤ 2.6.7 (fixed in 2.6.8)
2 vendors · 2 products