CVE-2023-6962

Description

The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.12 via the meta description. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disclose potentially sensitive information via the meta description of password-protected posts.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.45%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: joomunited WP Meta SEO
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0323b54b-c15b-4d2d-9e8f-3df87c84dd49?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3071453%40wp-meta-seo%2Ftrunk&old=3068145%40wp-meta-seo%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6962?
CVE-2023-6962 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6962?
To fix CVE-2023-6962, 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-2023-6962 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6962 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-2023-6962?
CVE-2023-6962 affects joomunited WP Meta SEO.
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