CVE-2023-50882: Missing Authorization vulnerability in properfraction ProfilePress wp-user-avatar allows Exploiting Incorrectl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-50882?

profilepress: upgrade to 4.13.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-50882 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50882 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-2023-50882 affect?

CVE-2023-50882 affects profilepress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in properfraction ProfilePress wp-user-avatar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ProfilePress: from n/a through <= 4.13.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-50882?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-50882 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting profilepress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in properfraction ProfilePress wp-user-avatar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ProfilePress: from n/a through <= 4.13.2.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: properfraction

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

properfraction profilepress UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.13.3

Fixed in: 4.13.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy profilepress || rpm -q profilepress || profilepress --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.13.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade profilepress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade profilepress

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-2023-50882?

profilepress: upgrade to 4.13.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-50882 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50882 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-2023-50882 affect?

CVE-2023-50882 affects profilepress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in properfraction ProfilePress wp-user-avatar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ProfilePress: from n/a through <= 4.13.2.

How urgent is CVE-2023-50882?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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