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CVE-2023-5922

7.5 · HIGH

The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates WordPress plugin before 1.3.81 does not ensure that users accessing posts via an AJAX action (and REST endpoint, currently disabled in the plugin) have the…

Published Jan 16, 2024EPSS 0.71%

Overview

CVE-2023-5922 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates WordPress plugin before 1.3.81 does not ensure that users accessing posts via an AJAX action (and REST endpoint, currently disabled in the plugin) have the right to do so, allowing unauthenticated users to access arbitrary draft, private and password protected posts/pages content

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-2023-5922?

CVE-2023-5922 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-5922?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-5922?

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-2023-5922?

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