CVE-2023-1911: Blocksy Companion < 1.8.82 - Subscriber+ Draft Post Access

Published May 2, 2023
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Updated

The Blocksy Companion WordPress plugin before 1.8.82 does not ensure that posts to be accessed via a shortcode are already public and can be viewed, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to access draft posts for example

Affected Software

1 affected component
creativethemes Blocksy Companion Wordpress<1.8.82

Event History

May 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:04 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1911?

CVE-2023-1911 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive draft posts to unauthorized authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-1911?

To fix CVE-2023-1911, update the Blocksy Companion plugin to version 1.8.82 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-1911?

CVE-2023-1911 affects Blocksy Companion WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.8.82.

4

What type of access does CVE-2023-1911 allow?

CVE-2023-1911 allows any authenticated users, including subscribers, to access private draft posts that should be restricted.

5

Who is primarily at risk from CVE-2023-1911?

Users with lower permission levels, such as subscribers, are primarily at risk from CVE-2023-1911 due to unauthorized access to draft posts.

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