CVE-2023-3601

CVE-2023-3601 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd Simple Author Box with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The Simple Author Box WordPress plugin before 2.52 does not verify a user ID before outputting information about that user, leading to arbitrary user information disclosure to users with a role as low as Contributor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3601?
The Simple Author Box WordPress plugin before 2.52 does not verify a user ID before outputting information about that user, leading to arbitrary user information disclosure to users with a role as low as Contributor.
How severe is CVE-2023-3601?
CVE-2023-3601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-3601 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3601?
CVE-2023-3601 affects Webfactoryltd Simple Author Box. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3601?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3601 published?
CVE-2023-3601 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)