CVE-2023-6257

Public Exploit

Inline Related Posts < 3.6.0 - Subscriber+ Password Protected Post Read

Description

The Inline Related Posts WordPress plugin before 3.6.0 is missing authorization in an AJAX action to ensure that users are allowed to see the content of the posts displayed, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to retrieve the content of password protected posts

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.20%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Inline Related Posts

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/19a86448-8d7c-4f02-9290-d9f93810e6e1/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6257?: CVE-2023-6257 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6257?: To fix CVE-2023-6257, 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-2023-6257 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-6257 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-2023-6257?: CVE-2023-6257 affects Unknown Inline Related Posts.

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