How severe is CVE-2023-40211?

CVE-2023-40211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40211?

CVE-2023-40211 affects Pickplugins Post Grid Combo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40211?

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-2023-40211 published?

CVE-2023-40211 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40211

CVE-2023-40211 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pickplugins Post Grid Combo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Pickplugins Post Grid Combo
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in PickPlugins Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks.This issue affects Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through 2.2.50.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40211?: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in PickPlugins Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks.This issue affects Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through 2.2.50.
How severe is CVE-2023-40211?: CVE-2023-40211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40211?: CVE-2023-40211 affects Pickplugins Post Grid Combo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40211?: 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-2023-40211 published?: CVE-2023-40211 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/post-grid/wordpress-post-grid-combo-plugin-2-2-50-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pickplugins:post_grid_combo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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