CVE-2023-2562

Description

The Gallery Metabox for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the refresh_metabox function in versions up to, and including, 1.5. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to obtain a list of images attached to a post.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: billerickson Gallery Metabox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/951e4651-56d6-474d-84b3-5a7cfc357b9f?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gallery-metabox/trunk/gallery-metabox.php?rev=611664#L203 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2562?
CVE-2023-2562 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2562?
To fix CVE-2023-2562, 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-2023-2562 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2562 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-2023-2562?
CVE-2023-2562 affects billerickson Gallery Metabox.
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