SmartCrawl WordPress SEO checker < 3.8.3 - Unauthenticated Password Protected Post Disclosure
CVE-2023-5949

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
SmartCrawl WordPress SEO checker, SEO analyzer, SEO optimizer
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2023

Summary

The SmartCrawl plugin, by WPMU DEV, prior to version 3.8.3, is susceptible to a security flaw that enables unauthorized users to gain access to the content of password-protected posts. This vulnerability presents a significant risk for website owners relying on the plugin to safeguard sensitive information, as it breaches the intended access controls.

Affected Version(s)

SmartCrawl WordPress SEO checker, SEO analyzer, SEO optimizer 0 < 3.8.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3cec27ca-f470-402d-ae3e-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Krzysztof Zając (CERT PL)
WPScan
.