CVE-2023-40003: Missing Authorization vulnerability in weDevs WP Project Manager wedevs-project-manager allows Exploiting Inco

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-40003?

wp project manager: upgrade to 2.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-40003 being exploited?

CVE-2023-40003 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-40003 affect?

CVE-2023-40003 affects wp project manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-40003?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-40003 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp project manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wedevs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wedevs wp project manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.6.8

Fixed in: 2.6.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-project-manager || rpm -q wp-project-manager || wp-project-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-project-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-project-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-40003?

wp project manager: upgrade to 2.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-40003 being exploited?

CVE-2023-40003 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-40003 affect?

CVE-2023-40003 affects wp project manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2023-40003?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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