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CVE-2023-1263

5.3 · MEDIUM

The CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 4.1.6 via the cmp_get_post_detail function.

Published Mar 7, 2023CWE-200EPSS 1.41%

Overview

CVE-2023-1263 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 4.1.6 via the cmp_get_post_detail function. This can allow unauthenticated individuals to obtain the contents of any non-password-protected, published post or page even when maintenance mode is enabled.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1263?

CVE-2023-1263 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-1263?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-1263?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-1263?

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