CVE-2023-5692

Description

WordPress Core is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 6.4.3 via the redirect_guess_404_permalink function. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to expose the slug of a custom post whose 'publicly_queryable' post status has been set to 'false'.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.01% Top 25%

Affected: WordPress Foundation WordPress

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e6f993b-ce09-4050-84a1-cbe9953f36b1?source=cve
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/blob/6.3/src/wp-includes/canonical.php#L763
https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/is_post_publicly_viewable/
https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/is_post_type_viewable/
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/57645

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5692?: CVE-2023-5692 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5692?: To fix CVE-2023-5692, 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-2023-5692 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-5692 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5692?: CVE-2023-5692 affects WordPress Foundation WordPress.

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