CVE-2023-6257: inline related — Exploit

Description

The Inline Related Posts WordPress plugin before 3.6.0 is missing authorization in an AJAX action to ensure that users are allowed to see the content of the posts displayed, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to retrieve the content of password protected posts

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
data443	inline_related_posts	< 3.6.0

References

Exploits

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/19a86448-8d7c-4f02-9290-d9f93810e6e1/ https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/19a86448-8d7c-4f02-9290-d9f93810e6e1/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6257? +

The Inline Related Posts WordPress plugin before 3.6.0 is missing authorization in an AJAX action to ensure that users are allowed to see the content of the posts displayed, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to retrieve the content of password protected posts It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-6257? +

CVE-2023-6257 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6257? +

CVE-2023-6257 affects products from data443, specifically: inline_related_posts. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6257? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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