WordPress < 6.3.2 - Unauthenticated Post Author Email Disclosure
CVE-2023-5561
5.3MEDIUM
Key Information:
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 13%
Summary
WordPress does not properly restrict which user fields are searchable via the REST API, allowing unauthenticated attackers to discern the email addresses of users who have published public posts on an affected website via an Oracle style attack
Affected Version(s)
WordPress 6.3.0 < 6.3.2
WordPress 6.2.0 < 6.2.3
WordPress 6.1.0 < 6.1.4
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Marc Montpas
WPScan