Vulnerability Description
The Gallery Metabox for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the refresh_metabox function in versions up to, and including, 1.5. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to obtain a list of images attached to a post.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gallery-Metabox Project | Gallery-Metabox | <= 1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gallery-metabox/trunk/gallery-metaboxProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/951e4651-56d6-474d-84bThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gallery-metabox/trunk/gallery-metaboxProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/951e4651-56d6-474d-84bThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2562?
CVE-2023-2562 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Gallery Metabox for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the refresh_metabox function in versions up to, and including, 1.5. This makes it po...
How severe is CVE-2023-2562?
CVE-2023-2562 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2562?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gallery-Metabox Project Gallery-Metabox.