CVE-2023-48757Network attack vector

Authenticated privilege escalation via undisclosed mechanism

Published May 17, 2024 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Privilege escalation in Crocoblock JetEngine 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with Contributor access to gain elevated privileges. Public disclosures do not identify the vulnerable component or the incorrect privilege-management operation. Contributor-level WordPress access is required, and successful exploitation can grant higher site privileges, including full site control if administrator rights are obtained.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.55%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Privilege escalation in Crocoblock JetEngine 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with Contributor access to gain elevated privileges. Public disclosures do not identify the vulnerable component or the incorrect privilege-management operation. Contributor-level WordPress access is required, and successful exploitation can grant higher site privileges, including full site control if administrator rights are obtained.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-48757
Published
May 17, 2024
Updated
Apr 28, 2026
Vendor
Crocoblock
Product
JetEngine
Classifications
CWE-269, CAPEC-233, T1068
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 17, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=3.2.4 changes=[{"at":"3.2.5","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Crocoblock · JetEngineversion=n/a <=3.2.4 changes=[{"at":"3.2.5","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

8.8PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-269Improper Privilege Management
CAPEC-233Privilege Escalation
T1068Exploitation for Privilege Escalation

Public exploit references

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