CVE-2023-52199

WordPress ActivityPub plugin <= 1.0.5 - Unauthenticated Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Matthias Pfefferle & Automattic ActivityPub.This issue affects ActivityPub: from n/a through 1.0.5.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 1.0.6 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: Matthias Pfefferle & Automattic ActivityPub
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/activitypub/wordpress-activitypub-plugin-1-0-5-unauthenticated-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52199?
CVE-2023-52199 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52199?
To fix CVE-2023-52199: Update to 1.0.6 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-52199 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52199 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-2023-52199?
CVE-2023-52199 affects Matthias Pfefferle & Automattic ActivityPub.
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