CVE-2023-7014
CVE-2023-7014 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amitzy Molongui Authorship 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-359.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59206
- Weakness: CWE-359
- Affected product: Amitzy Molongui Authorship
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.4 via the 'ma_debu' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including post author emails and names if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-7014?
- The Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.4 via the 'ma_debu' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including post author emails and names if applicable.
- How severe is CVE-2023-7014?
- CVE-2023-7014 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-2023-7014 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-7014?
- CVE-2023-7014 affects Amitzy Molongui Authorship. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-7014?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-7014 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-7014 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59206.
- When was CVE-2023-7014 published?
- CVE-2023-7014 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3019084/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/538e9ce3-2d48-44ad-bd08-8eead3ef15c3?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:amitzy:molongui_authorship:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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