CVE-2023-3706

Name: CVE-2023-3706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T20:15:14.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3706 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The ActivityPub WordPress plugin before 1.0.0 does not ensure that post titles to be displayed are public and belong to the plugin, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to retrieve the title of arbitrary post (such as draft and private) via an IDOR vector. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ActivityPub WordPress plugin before 1.0.0 does not ensure that post titles to be displayed are public and belong to the plugin, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to retrieve the title of arbitrary post (such as draft and private) via an IDOR vector

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

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automattic	Activitypub	< 1.0.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/daa4d93a-f8b1-4809-a18e-8ab63a05de5aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/daa4d93a-f8b1-4809-a18e-8ab63a05de5aExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3706?

How severe is CVE-2023-3706?

CVE-2023-3706 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3706?

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-2023-3706?

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Source: NVD / NIST