How severe is CVE-2023-6250?

CVE-2023-6250 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-2023-6250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6250?

CVE-2023-6250 affects Bestwebsoft Like & Share. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6250?

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-2023-6250 published?

CVE-2023-6250 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6250

CVE-2023-6250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bestwebsoft Like & Share 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Bestwebsoft Like & Share
Published: 2023-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BestWebSoft's Like & Share WordPress plugin before 2.74 discloses the content of password protected posts to unauthenticated users via a meta tag

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6250?: The BestWebSoft's Like & Share WordPress plugin before 2.74 discloses the content of password protected posts to unauthenticated users via a meta tag
How severe is CVE-2023-6250?: CVE-2023-6250 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-2023-6250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6250?: CVE-2023-6250 affects Bestwebsoft Like & Share. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6250?: 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-2023-6250 published?: CVE-2023-6250 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6cad602b-7414-4867-8ae2-f0b846c4c8f0

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bestwebsoft:like_\&_share:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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