CVE-2023-41849

WordPress Posts Like Dislike plugin <= 1.1.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Happy Coders Posts Like Dislike allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Posts Like Dislike: from n/a through 1.1.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Posts Like Dislike plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.1.1).

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: WP Happy Coders Posts Like Dislike
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/posts-like-dislike/vulnerability/wordpress-posts-like-dislike-plugin-1-1-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41849?
CVE-2023-41849 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-41849?
To fix CVE-2023-41849: Update the WordPress Posts Like Dislike plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.1.1).
Is CVE-2023-41849 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-41849 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-2023-41849?
CVE-2023-41849 affects WP Happy Coders Posts Like Dislike.
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