How severe is CVE-2023-3706?

CVE-2023-3706 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-2023-3706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3706?

CVE-2023-3706 affects Automattic Activitypub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3706?

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

When was CVE-2023-3706 published?

CVE-2023-3706 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3706

CVE-2023-3706 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automattic Activitypub 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Automattic Activitypub
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ActivityPub WordPress plugin before 1.0.0 does not ensure that post titles to be displayed are public and belong to the plugin, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to retrieve the title of arbitrary post (such as draft and private) via an IDOR vector

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3706?: The ActivityPub WordPress plugin before 1.0.0 does not ensure that post titles to be displayed are public and belong to the plugin, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to retrieve the title of arbitrary post (such as draft and private) via an IDOR vector
How severe is CVE-2023-3706?: CVE-2023-3706 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-2023-3706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3706?: CVE-2023-3706 affects Automattic Activitypub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3706?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3706 published?: CVE-2023-3706 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/daa4d93a-f8b1-4809-a18e-8ab63a05de5a

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:activitypub:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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