CVE-2023-49192

Name: CVE-2023-49192
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-09T13:15:34.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49192 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in cl272 Enhanced Text Widget enhanced-text-widget allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Enhanced Text Widget: from n/a through <= 1.6.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in cl272 Enhanced Text Widget enhanced-text-widget allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Enhanced Text Widget: from n/a through <= 1.6.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/enhanced-text-widget/vulnerability/wordpress-enhanced-text-widget-plugin-1-6-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49192?

How severe is CVE-2023-49192?

CVE-2023-49192 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49192?

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Source: NVD / NIST