CVE-2023-23823

WordPress Enhanced Text Widget plugin <= 1.5.8 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Clever Widgets Enhanced Text Widget allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Enhanced Text Widget: from n/a through 1.5.8.

Remediation

Solution:

  • No patched version is available. No reply from the vendor.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: Clever Widgets Enhanced Text Widget
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/enhanced-text-widget/vulnerability/wordpress-enhanced-text-widget-plugin-1-5-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23823?
CVE-2023-23823 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23823?
To fix CVE-2023-23823: No patched version is available. No reply from the vendor.
Is CVE-2023-23823 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23823 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-2023-23823?
CVE-2023-23823 affects Clever Widgets Enhanced Text Widget.
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