CVE-2023-5425

Name: CVE-2023-5425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-28T12:15:37.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5425 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pmdm_wp_change_user_meta and pmdm_wp_change_post_meta functions in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pmdm_wp_change_user_meta and pmdm_wp_change_post_meta functions in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpexpertplugins	Post Meta Data Manager	< 1.2.1

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2981559/post-meta-data-managerPatch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7f4e710-99a2-49df-a513-725e1daaa18a?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2981559/post-meta-data-managerPatch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7f4e710-99a2-49df-a513-725e1daaa18a?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5425?

How severe is CVE-2023-5425?

CVE-2023-5425 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5425?

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-2023-5425?

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Source: NVD / NIST