What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4668?

CVE-2023-4668 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-4668?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-4668. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ad Inserter CVE-2023-4668

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2023-10-20 security@wordfence.com

Information Disclosure WordPress Authentication Bypass Ad Inserter

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

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:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:38 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Oct 20, 2023 - 08:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The Ad Inserter for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.7.30 via the ai-debug-processing-fe URL parameter. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including installed plugins (present and active), active theme, various plugin settings, WordPress version, as well as some server settings such as memory limit, installation paths.

AnalysisAI

The Ad Inserter for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.7.30 via the ai-debug-processing-fe URL parameter. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Missing Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks.

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 Ad Inserter for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.7.30 via the ai-debug-processing-fe URL parameter. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including installed plugins (present and active), active theme, various plugin settings, WordPress version, as well as some server settings such as memory limit, installation paths. Affected products include: Ad Inserter Project Ad Inserter.

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.