What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5454?

CVE-2023-5454 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-5454?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-5454. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Templately CVE-2023-5454

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2023-11-06 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Templately

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 06, 2023 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

The Templately WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 does not properly authorize the saved-templates/delete REST API call, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary posts.

AnalysisAI

The Templately WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 does not properly authorize the saved-templates/delete REST API call, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary posts. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch 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 Templately WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 does not properly authorize the saved-templates/delete REST API call, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary posts. Affected products include: Templately. Version information: before 2.2.6.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.