CVE-2023-7198
4.3 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2023-7198 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting jeroensormani wp_dashboard_notes. It was published on February 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in post_id= parameter. Authenticated users are able to delete private notes associated with different user accounts. This poses a significant security risk as it violates the principle of least privilege and compromises the integrity and privacy of user data.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jeroensormani. Update wp_dashboard_notes to the latest patched version. 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.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| jeroensormani | wp_dashboard_notes | >= 0, < 1.0.11 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-7198?
CVE-2023-7198 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting jeroensormani wp_dashboard_notes. It was published on February 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-7198?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-7198?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jeroensormani. Update wp_dashboard_notes to the latest patched version. 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.
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