CVE-2023-6731

Description

The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to view arbitrary post metadata, list posts, and view terms and taxonomies.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: edge22 WP Show Posts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e6bb3680-0623-4633-971e-3bc4a52dfad3?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3071911%40wp-show-posts%2Ftrunk&old=3041416%40wp-show-posts%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6731?
CVE-2023-6731 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6731?
To fix CVE-2023-6731, 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-2023-6731 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6731 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-2023-6731?
CVE-2023-6731 affects edge22 WP Show Posts.
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