VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2023-1023

CVSS score5.4 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.54%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2023-02-28
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Description

The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the saveSitemapSettings function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to change sitemap-related settings of the plugin. This vulnerability occurred as a result of the plugin relying on nonce checks as a means of access control, and that nonce being accessible to all authenticated users regardless of role.

Weakness classification

  • security@wordfence.com: CWE-862

Primary references