CVE-2023-7014

Description

The Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.4 via the 'ma_debu' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including post author emails and names if applicable.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.54%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: molongui Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/538e9ce3-2d48-44ad-bd08-8eead3ef15c3?source=cve third party advisory patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3019084/ patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7014?
CVE-2023-7014 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7014?
To fix CVE-2023-7014, 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-2023-7014 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-7014 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-7014?
CVE-2023-7014 affects molongui Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui.
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