CVE-2023-3601

Name: CVE-2023-3601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-14T20:15:11.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3601 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple Author Box WordPress plugin before 2.52 does not verify a user ID before outputting information about that user, leading to arbitrary user information disclosure to users with a role as low as Contributor.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simple Author Box WordPress plugin before 2.52 does not verify a user ID before outputting information about that user, leading to arbitrary user information disclosure to users with a role as low as Contributor.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webfactoryltd	Simple Author Box	< 2.52

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0cc513e-c306-4920-9afb-e33d95a7292fExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0cc513e-c306-4920-9afb-e33d95a7292fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3601?

How severe is CVE-2023-3601?

CVE-2023-3601 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3601?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-3601?

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Source: NVD / NIST