CVE-2023-0749: Ocean Extra < 2.1.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Post Content Disclosure

Published Mar 13, 2023
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Updated

The Ocean Extra WordPress plugin before 2.1.3 does not ensure that the template to be loaded via a shortcode is actually a template, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to retrieve the content of arbitrary posts, such as draft, private or even password protected ones.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oceanwp Ocean Extra WordPress<2.1.3

Event History

Mar 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-0749?

CVE-2023-0749 is a vulnerability in the Ocean Extra WordPress plugin that allows authenticated users to retrieve the content of arbitrary posts.

2

How does CVE-2023-0749 affect Ocean Extra WordPress plugin?

CVE-2023-0749 affects Ocean Extra WordPress plugin versions up to and including 2.1.3.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0749?

The severity of CVE-2023-0749 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2023-0749?

An authenticated user, such as a subscriber, can exploit CVE-2023-0749 to retrieve the content of arbitrary posts, including draft, private, or password protected ones.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0749?

Yes, updating Ocean Extra WordPress plugin to version 2.1.4 or later fixes CVE-2023-0749 vulnerability.

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