What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2078?

CVE-2023-2078 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-2078?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-2078. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-2078?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-2078. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Buy Me A Coffee CVE-2023-2078

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2023-07-11 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Buy Me A Coffee

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:38 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:18 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jul 11, 2023 - 03:15 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The "Buy Me a Coffee - Button and Widget Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on the recieve_post, bmc_disconnect, name_post, and widget_post functions in versions up to, and including, 3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to update the plugins settings. CVE-2023-25030 may be a duplicate of this issue.

AnalysisAI

The "Buy Me a Coffee - Button and Widget Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on the recieve_post, bmc_disconnect,. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The "Buy Me a Coffee - Button and Widget Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on the recieve_post, bmc_disconnect, name_post, and widget_post functions in versions up to, and including, 3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to update the plugins settings. CVE-2023-25030 may be a duplicate of this issue. Affected products include: Buymeacoffee Buy Me A Coffee.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.