How severe is CVE-2023-6731?

CVE-2023-6731 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-2023-6731 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6731?

CVE-2023-6731 affects Generatepress Wp Show Posts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6731?

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

Does CVE-2023-6731 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6731 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58944.

When was CVE-2023-6731 published?

CVE-2023-6731 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6731

CVE-2023-6731 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Generatepress Wp Show Posts 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58944
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Generatepress Wp Show Posts
Published: 2024-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to view arbitrary post metadata, list posts, and view terms and taxonomies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6731?: The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to view arbitrary post metadata, list posts, and view terms and taxonomies.
How severe is CVE-2023-6731?: CVE-2023-6731 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-2023-6731 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6731?: CVE-2023-6731 affects Generatepress Wp Show Posts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6731?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6731 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6731 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58944.
When was CVE-2023-6731 published?: CVE-2023-6731 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:generatepress:wp_show_posts:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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