CVE-2023-47756: WordPress Welcome Email Editor plugin <= 5.0.6 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2024
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in David Vongries Welcome Email Editor welcome-email-editor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Welcome Email Editor: from n/a through <= 5.0.6.

Affected Software

1 affected component
David Vongries WordPress Welcome Email Editor<=5.0.6

Remediation

Information

No patched version is available.

Event History

Dec 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47756?

CVE-2023-47756 has been identified as a Missing Authorization vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to features in the Welcome Email Editor.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-47756?

To fix CVE-2023-47756, update the Welcome Email Editor to version 5.0.6 or later to address the access control security issues.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2023-47756?

CVE-2023-47756 affects all versions of the Welcome Email Editor up to and including 5.0.6.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-47756 have on my site?

CVE-2023-47756 can allow attackers to exploit improperly configured access control settings, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on your website.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-47756?

As a workaround for CVE-2023-47756, you can disable the Welcome Email Editor plugin until you can update to a secure version.

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