How severe is CVE-2023-6962?

CVE-2023-6962 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-2023-6962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6962?

CVE-2023-6962 affects Joomunited Wp Meta Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6962?

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

Does CVE-2023-6962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59158.

When was CVE-2023-6962 published?

CVE-2023-6962 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6962

CVE-2023-6962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomunited Wp Meta Seo 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1230.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59158
Weakness: CWE-1230
Affected product: Joomunited Wp Meta Seo
Published: 2024-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.12 via the meta description. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disclose potentially sensitive information via the meta description of password-protected posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6962?: The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.12 via the meta description. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disclose potentially sensitive information via the meta description of password-protected posts.
How severe is CVE-2023-6962?: CVE-2023-6962 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-2023-6962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6962?: CVE-2023-6962 affects Joomunited Wp Meta Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59158.
When was CVE-2023-6962 published?: CVE-2023-6962 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomunited:wp_meta_seo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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