CVE-2023-5949

Public Exploit
SmartCrawl WordPress SEO checker < 3.8.3 - Unauthenticated Password Protected Post Disclosure

Description

The SmartCrawl WordPress plugin before 3.8.3 does not prevent unauthorised users from accessing password-protected posts' content.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.32%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown SmartCrawl WordPress SEO checker, SEO analyzer, SEO optimizer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3cec27ca-f470-402d-ae3e-271cb59cf407 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5949?
CVE-2023-5949 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5949?
To fix CVE-2023-5949, 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-2023-5949 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5949 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-5949?
CVE-2023-5949 affects Unknown SmartCrawl WordPress SEO checker, SEO analyzer, SEO optimizer.
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