CVE-2023-1023

Description

The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the saveSitemapSettings function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to change sitemap-related settings of the plugin. This vulnerability occurred as a result of the plugin relying on nonce checks as a means of access control, and that nonce being accessible to all authenticated users regardless of role.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.09%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: joomunited WP Meta SEO

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d1e498a-ddcb-4c67-bf0d-bb45b6fe0e9d	third party advisory patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2870465/wp-meta-seo/trunk?contextall=1&old=2869205&old_path=%2Fwp-meta-seo%2Ftrunk#file2	patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2870465%40wp-meta-seo&new=2870465%40wp-meta-seo&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1023?: CVE-2023-1023 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1023?: To fix CVE-2023-1023, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-1023 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1023 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-1023?: CVE-2023-1023 affects joomunited WP Meta SEO.

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