How severe is CVE-2023-5845?

CVE-2023-5845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5845?

CVE-2023-5845 affects Wpbrigade Simple Social Buttons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5845?

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

When was CVE-2023-5845 published?

CVE-2023-5845 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5845

CVE-2023-5845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpbrigade Simple Social Buttons with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wpbrigade Simple Social Buttons
Published: 2023-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Simple Social Media Share Buttons WordPress plugin before 5.1.1 leaks password-protected post content to unauthenticated visitors in some meta tags

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5845?: The Simple Social Media Share Buttons WordPress plugin before 5.1.1 leaks password-protected post content to unauthenticated visitors in some meta tags
How severe is CVE-2023-5845?: CVE-2023-5845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5845?: CVE-2023-5845 affects Wpbrigade Simple Social Buttons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5845?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5845 published?: CVE-2023-5845 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d5b59e9e-85e5-4d26-aebe-64757c8495fa

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpbrigade:simple_social_buttons:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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