Improper Access Control in WP Dashboard Notes Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2023-7239

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Dashboard Notes
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-7239?

The WP Dashboard Notes plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.0.11 contains an improper access control vulnerability. It fails to properly validate the access rights of users for the post_id parameter in its wpdn_update_note AJAX action. This oversight allows users with contributor roles or higher to modify notes created by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized alterations of critical information.

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Affected Version(s)

WP Dashboard Notes 0 < 1.0.11

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.

CVE-2023-7239 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e6afe50-27f9-41fa-a94b-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
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

Pedro Cuco (Illex)
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