How severe is CVE-2023-7072?

CVE-2023-7072 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-2023-7072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7072?

CVE-2023-7072 affects Pickplugins Post Grid Combo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7072?

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.

Does CVE-2023-7072 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7072 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59259.

When was CVE-2023-7072 published?

CVE-2023-7072 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7072

CVE-2023-7072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pickplugins Post Grid Combo 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-202.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59259
Weakness: CWE-202
Affected product: Pickplugins Post Grid Combo
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.68 via the 'get_posts' REST API Endpoint. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including full draft posts and password protected posts, as well as the password for password-protected posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7072?: The Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.68 via the 'get_posts' REST API Endpoint. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including full draft posts and password protected posts, as well as the password for password-protected posts.
How severe is CVE-2023-7072?: CVE-2023-7072 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-2023-7072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7072?: CVE-2023-7072 affects Pickplugins Post Grid Combo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7072?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-7072 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7072 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59259.
When was CVE-2023-7072 published?: CVE-2023-7072 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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