How severe is CVE-2023-4505?

CVE-2023-4505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4505?

CVE-2023-4505 affects Miniorange Staff / Employee Business Directory For Active Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4505?

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

When was CVE-2023-4505 published?

CVE-2023-4505 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4505

CVE-2023-4505 is a low-severity vulnerability in Miniorange Staff / Employee Business Directory For Active Directory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Miniorange Staff / Employee Business Directory For Active Directory
Published: 2023-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Staff / Employee Business Directory for Active Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to LDAP Passback in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to insufficient validation when changing the LDAP server. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative access and above, to change the LDAP server and retrieve the credentials for the original LDAP server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4505?: The Staff / Employee Business Directory for Active Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to LDAP Passback in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to insufficient validation when changing the LDAP server. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative access and above, to change the LDAP server and retrieve the credentials for the original LDAP server.
How severe is CVE-2023-4505?: CVE-2023-4505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4505?: CVE-2023-4505 affects Miniorange Staff / Employee Business Directory For Active Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4505?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4505 published?: CVE-2023-4505 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:miniorange:staff_\/_employee_business_directory_for_active_directory:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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