How severe is CVE-2023-2078?

CVE-2023-2078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2078?

CVE-2023-2078 affects Buymeacoffee Buy Me A Coffee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2078?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-2078 published?

CVE-2023-2078 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2078

CVE-2023-2078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Buymeacoffee Buy Me A Coffee with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Buymeacoffee Buy Me A Coffee
Published: 2023-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The "Buy Me a Coffee – Button and Widget Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on the recieve_post, bmc_disconnect, name_post, and widget_post functions in versions up to, and including, 3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to update the plugins settings. CVE-2023-25030 may be a duplicate of this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2078?: The "Buy Me a Coffee – Button and Widget Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on the recieve_post, bmc_disconnect, name_post, and widget_post functions in versions up to, and including, 3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to update the plugins settings. CVE-2023-25030 may be a duplicate of this issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-2078?: CVE-2023-2078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2078?: CVE-2023-2078 affects Buymeacoffee Buy Me A Coffee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-2078 published?: CVE-2023-2078 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:buymeacoffee:buy_me_a_coffee:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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