CVE-2023-7198

Name: CVE-2023-7198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-27T09:15:37.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7198 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in post_id= parameter. Authenticated users are able to delete private notes associated with different user accounts. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in post_id= parameter. Authenticated users are able to delete private notes associated with different user accounts. This poses a significant security risk as it violates the principle of least privilege and compromises the integrity and privacy of user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jeroensormani	Wp Dashboard Notes	< 1.0.11

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/75fbee63-d622-441f-8675-082907b0b1e6/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/75fbee63-d622-441f-8675-082907b0b1e6/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7198?

How severe is CVE-2023-7198?

CVE-2023-7198 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7198?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST