How severe is CVE-2023-0749?

CVE-2023-0749 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0749 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0749?

CVE-2023-0749 affects Oceanwp Ocean Extra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0749?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0749 published?

CVE-2023-0749 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0749

CVE-2023-0749 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oceanwp Ocean Extra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oceanwp Ocean Extra
Published: 2023-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0749?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-0749?: CVE-2023-0749 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0749 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0749?: CVE-2023-0749 affects Oceanwp Ocean Extra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0749?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0749 published?: CVE-2023-0749 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9caa8d2e-383b-47d7-8d21-d2ed6b1664cb

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oceanwp:ocean_extra:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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