VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2023-1024
CVSS score4.3 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:N
Description
The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized sitemap generation due to a missing capability check on the regenerateSitemaps function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to generate sitemaps. 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
- CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Primary references
- security@wordfence.com — Third Party Advisory
- security@wordfence.com — Patch
- security@wordfence.com
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link