How severe is CVE-2023-7239?

CVE-2023-7239 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-7239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7239?

CVE-2023-7239 affects Jeroensormani Wp Dashboard Notes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7239?

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-2023-7239 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7239 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59420.

When was CVE-2023-7239 published?

CVE-2023-7239 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7239

CVE-2023-7239 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jeroensormani Wp Dashboard Notes 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59420
Affected product: Jeroensormani Wp Dashboard Notes
Published: 2025-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 does not validate that the user has access to the post_id parameter in its wpdn_update_note AJAX action. This allows users with a role of contributor and above to update notes created by other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7239?: The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 does not validate that the user has access to the post_id parameter in its wpdn_update_note AJAX action. This allows users with a role of contributor and above to update notes created by other users.
How severe is CVE-2023-7239?: CVE-2023-7239 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-7239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7239?: CVE-2023-7239 affects Jeroensormani Wp Dashboard Notes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7239?: 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-2023-7239 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7239 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59420.
When was CVE-2023-7239 published?: CVE-2023-7239 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e6afe50-27f9-41fa-a94b-f44df0850e2c/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jeroensormani:wp_dashboard_notes:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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