What is the severity of CVE-2023-25703?

CVE-2023-25703 has been classified as a missing authorization vulnerability which poses a high risk due to improperly configured access controls.

What versions of the Meta slider and carousel with lightbox are affected by CVE-2023-25703?

CVE-2023-25703 affects versions of the Meta slider and carousel with lightbox up to and including 1.6.2.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-25703?

CVE-2023-25703 can be exploited to gain unauthorized access, allowing attackers to manipulate or retrieve sensitive data.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-25703?

Users and administrators of the Meta slider and carousel with lightbox plugin version 1.6.2 or earlier are affected by CVE-2023-25703.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-25703

medium

5.3

CWE

862

9/12/2024

CVE-2023-25703: WordPress Meta slider and carousel with lightbox plugin <= 1.6.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-25703?

To fix CVE-2023-25703, update the Meta slider and carousel with lightbox plugin to the latest version beyond 1.6.2.

First published: Mon Dec 09 2024(Updated: )

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Meta slider and carousel with lightbox allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Meta slider and carousel with lightbox: from n/a through 1.6.2.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MetaSlider	<=1.6.2
MetaSlider WordPress Slider, Gallery, and Carousel	<=1.6.2

Remedy

Update the WordPress Meta slider and carousel with lightbox plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.7).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/meta-slider-and-carousel-with-lightbox/vulnerability/wordpress-meta-slider-and-carousel-with-lightbox-plugin-1-6-2-broken-access-control?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25703?
CVE-2023-25703 has been classified as a missing authorization vulnerability which poses a high risk due to improperly configured access controls.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25703?
To fix CVE-2023-25703, update the Meta slider and carousel with lightbox plugin to the latest version beyond 1.6.2.
What versions of the Meta slider and carousel with lightbox are affected by CVE-2023-25703?
CVE-2023-25703 affects versions of the Meta slider and carousel with lightbox up to and including 1.6.2.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-25703?
CVE-2023-25703 can be exploited to gain unauthorized access, allowing attackers to manipulate or retrieve sensitive data.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-25703?
Users and administrators of the Meta slider and carousel with lightbox plugin version 1.6.2 or earlier are affected by CVE-2023-25703.

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