CVE-2023-7236
CVE-2023-7236 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Backupbolt Backup Bolt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59417
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Backupbolt Backup Bolt
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Backup Bolt WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Information Exposure via the unprotected access of debug logs. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the debug log which may contain information like system errors which could contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-7236?
- The Backup Bolt WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Information Exposure via the unprotected access of debug logs. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the debug log which may contain information like system errors which could contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2023-7236?
- CVE-2023-7236 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-7236 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-7236?
- CVE-2023-7236 affects Backupbolt Backup Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-7236?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-7236 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-7236 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59417.
- When was CVE-2023-7236 published?
- CVE-2023-7236 was published on 2024-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:backupbolt:backup_bolt:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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